Asked by Nirti Mahapatra on Jul 20, 2024
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The notion of "possession" during the Middle Ages was often applied to
A) people who disagreed with Church doctrine.
B) people who sinned frequently.
C) men who physically abused their wives.
D) people who had suffered a nervous breakdown.
E) people suffering from a mental illness.
Church Doctrine
Official teachings and beliefs sanctioned by a religious institution, particularly within Christianity.
Possession
The state of having, owning, or controlling something, or in some contexts, a state in which a person is believed to be influenced or controlled by an external entity.
Nervous Breakdown
A non-medical term that signifies a period of intense mental distress, where an individual is unable to function normally in everyday life.
- Understand the historical conceptualization of mental illness and treatment approaches.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the historical conceptualization of mental illness and treatment approaches.
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