From the middle ages right up through the 17th century (and beyond, in some cultures), people with mental disorders were considered to be
a. possessed by the devil or evil spirits.
b. spiritually enlightened and in touch with God because of their unusual psychic visions.
c. physically ill and in need of treatment, because mental illness was not distinguished from physical illness.
d. in need of education, because mental illness simply reflected a lack of basic knowledge of the real world.
Answer: A
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