The notion of "possession" during the Middle Ages was often applied to
A) people who disagreed with Church doctrine.
B) people who sinned frequently.
C) men who physically abused their wives.
D) people who had suffered a nervous breakdown.
E) people suffering from a mental illness.

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During the Middle Ages, the notion of possession was often applied to people suffering from a mental illness. These individuals were believed to be possessed by demons or evil spirits and were subject to various forms of exorcism or other religious rituals aimed at expelling the supposed possession.

The Notion of "Possession" During the Middle Ages Was Often