What did ancient Greeks first believe about abnormal behavior?
a) Abnormal behavior was caused by evil spirits that needed to exorcised.
b) Mental illnesses resulted from poor status in society.
c) Abnormal behavior was controlled by the gods and that defiance of the deities could result in mental illness.
d) Society defined abnormal behavior and decided on just punishments.
Ans: c) Abnormal behavior was controlled by the gods and that defiance of the deities could result in mental illness.
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