For those people in the Middle Ages who believed abnormal behavior resulted from supernatural forces, an oft-used treatment was ________.

A) exorcism
B) "magic" potions
C) tarantism
D) purging with leeches


Answer : A) exorcism

Psychology

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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