In Ancient Societies, If a Person's Abnormal Conduct Consisted of Speech

question 101

Multiple Choice

In ancient societies, if a person's abnormal conduct consisted of speech that appeared to have a religious or mystical significance, then the person was ________

• A) assumed to have willingly entered into a pact with the devil.
• B) thought to be a witch.
• C) thought to be possessed by a good spirit or god.
• D) assumed to have something physically wrong with the heart.

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Definitions:

B.F. Skinner

An American psychologist and behaviorist known for his work in developing the theory of operant conditioning and for inventing the Skinner box.

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