In the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, children's mental health problems were attributed to ____.
A) possession by the devil or other evil forces
B) poor parenting practices
C) chemical imbalances
D) low self-esteem

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In the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, children's mental health problems were commonly attributed to possession by the devil or other evil forces. The belief was that these forces could take over a child's mind and cause them to act out of character or exhibit abnormal behavior. It wasn't until later centuries that science and research began to shed light on the true causes of mental health issues.

In the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries, Children's Mental Health Problems