According to your textbook, which mental disorder received the most attention from early scholars?

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Early writings of the Egyptians, Chinese, Hebrews, and Greeks show they
attributed such behavior to possession by a demon or god. This was treated by exorcism.
In the Middle Ages, the clergy were largely responsible for treatment because
possession was considered causal. In fifteenth- and sixteenth-century Europe, witchcraft
became another related explanation for which torture, burning, and other such methods
were used. Recent historical analyses, however, suggest that the mentally ill may not
have been taken to be witches, as was often once thought. Even in contemporary culture,
one can find those who believe that supernatural forces cause psychological problems.
Exorcisms are still occasionally practiced.

Psychology

2nd EditionKatherine Minter, Mary Spilis, William Elmhorst

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