How Did People in the Middle Ages Think That Possession

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Essay

How did people in the Middle Ages think that possession and mental illness were related?

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Definitions:

Higher-Than-Normal Activity

Refers to levels of physical or mental action that exceed what is typically observed or expected under normal circumstances.

PTSD

A mental health issue known as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder arises from either undergoing or observing a horrifying incident.

Genetic Basis

The role of genes and genetic variation in determining physical and behavioral traits in organisms.

OCD

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, a mental health disorder characterized by unwanted recurring thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions).