Question

In the past, abnormal behavior was often attributed to the influence of supernatural forces. Describe how these forces were used to explain abnormal behavior during various time periods and the treatments that happened as a result.

Answer 1

Answer: Abnormal behavior was often attributed to either GOOD SPIRITS or EVIL SPIRITS of which EXORCISM was often used as a technique to treat the individual.

Explanation: Abnormal behavior is a strange way of acting or reacting. This behavior is beyond normal and such individuals are seen as 'possessed'.

Some individuals are seen to be possessed by good spirits or god while others are said to be possessed by evil spirits.

However a EXORCISM was used in the past as treatment for demonic or evil possession. Exorcism works by using different means to cast out evil spirit out of an possessed person.

Answer 2

The various forces in the play were the good and bad spirits roaming in the free world and taking form in the body as the medium. The treatments usually include exorcism and separation of the evil spirit from the body with the help of the religious texts and artifacts.

Step-by-step explanation:

The "possession" was assumed to involve good spirits or evil spirits

If a person's speech/behavior appeared to have a religious or mystical significance, it was usually thought that he or she was possessed by a good spirit or god. Such people were often treated with considerable awe & respect, for people believed they had supernatural powers.