What Political and Social Conditions Between 1550 and 1650 Explain

question 60

Essay

What political and social conditions between 1550 and 1650 explain the upsurge in allegations of witchcraft, especially against women? Do these conditions also account for educated people who could believe both in witches and in science?

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Definitions:

Abraham Maslow

An American psychologist best known for creating Maslow's hierarchy of needs, a theory of psychological health predicated on fulfilling innate human needs.

Altruism

The selfless concern for the well-being of others, often leading to acts of kindness without expectation of reward.

Family Welfare

Programs or policies designed to improve the living conditions, health, and economic status of families, especially those in need.

Heritability

A measure of how much of the variation in a trait within a population can be attributed to genetic differences among individuals in that population.