Which of the following accurately describes the attitudes of the Catholic Church toward mentally ill people during the turbulent political and religious events of the 14th and 15th centuries?

A. They were considered to be suffering from inherited conditions and were cared for by members of the church communities.
B. They were seen as possessed by evil spirits and blamed for all misfortunes.
C. They were regarded as basically good individuals who were not responsible for their abnormal behavior.
D. They were provided with medical treatments and sometimes hospitalized because mental illness was regarded as equivalent to physical illness.


Answer: B

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