Toward the end of the 14th century and continuing into the 15th, the causes of "madness" were generally attributed to
A) toxins in the blood.
B) religious delusions.
C) brain disease.
D) demons and witches.

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During the 14th and 15th centuries, "madness" was often attributed to supernatural causes including demons and witches, rather than being viewed as a medical or psychological issue. It was believed that individuals possessed by demons could display symptoms associated with mental illness, and that witches could cast spells that could lead to madness. This belief in supernatural causes persisted for centuries, even as the study and treatment of mental illness gradually became more scientific.

Toward the End of the 14th Century and Continuing into the 15th