Survey the History of the Papacy in the Fourteenth and Fifteenth

question 56

Essay

Survey the history of the papacy in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries; include reasons for the Babylonian Captivity and the Great Schism, as well as the results of these two crises.Why did the popes of the late fourteenth century tend to concentrate more on the affairs of their own Italian territory and less on other matters?

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Definitions:

Avoidance Responses

Behaviors aimed at preventing exposure to unpleasant or feared stimuli, often discussed in the context of anxiety and phobias.

Anxiety

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome, often reflecting a response to stress.

Neurotic Paradox

A phenomenon in which a person's way of coping with stress actually perpetuates or worsens their anxiety or neurosis.

Maladaptive Anxiety

Anxiety that is excessive, irrational, or impedes daily functioning, often resulting from dysfunctional coping mechanisms.