In Medieval Practice,if "Evil Spirits" Could Not Be Driven Out

question 60

Multiple Choice

In medieval practice,if "evil spirits" could not be driven out through exorcism,how was the "diagnosis" revised?

• A) The abnormal behavior must be the result of some physical ailment.
• B) The abnormal behavior must be occurring because the person is a witch or warlock.
• C) The abnormal behavior must be occurring because the person is a prophet or saint.
• D) The abnormal behavior is the result of some severe psychological trauma.

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Definitions:

Escape Response

A behavioral reaction aimed at moving away from an unpleasant or harmful stimulus, often considered a basic survival instinct.

Vicarious Reinforcement

A form of learning that occurs by observing the rewards and punishments of another's behavior, leading to changes in the observer's own behavior.

Negative Reinforcement

A process in conditioning where the removal of an unfavorable outcome or stimulus strengthens the behavior that preceded it.

Aversive Event

An unpleasant or harmful event or stimulus that is often used as a deterrent in behavior modification techniques.