For Those People in the Middle Ages Who Believed Abnormal

question 183

Multiple Choice

For those people in the Middle Ages who believed abnormal behavior resulted from spirit possession, the treatment of choice was __________.

• A) herbal cures
• B) "magic" potions
• C) exorcism
• D) trephining

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Definitions:

Accommodation Reflex

The process by which the eye changes optical power to maintain a clear image or focus on an object as its distance varies.

Photopupillary Reflex

The reflex constriction of the pupils when the eyes are exposed to bright light.

Parasympathetic Division

A branch of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and lowering the heart rate, among other functions, often referred to as the "rest and digest" system.

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that regulates involuntary bodily functions, including heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.