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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Nicole WilliamsJul 25, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
During the Middle Ages, the notion of possession was often applied to people suffering from a mental illness. These individuals were believed to be possessed by demons or evil spirits and were subject to various forms of exorcism or other religious rituals aimed at expelling the supposed possession.