_______________ is an explanation of misfortune based on the belief that certain individuals possess an innate, psychic power capable of causing harm, including sickness and death.

A) Imitative magic
B) Contagious magic
C) Witchcraft
D) all of the above
E) none of the above


Answer: C) Witchcraft

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