Which of the following practices were used historically to address possession by the devil which was thought to be responsible for criminal behaviour?

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Torturous water trials were commonly used in the past to determine whether a person was possessed by the devil. The person would be thrown into water, and if they floated, they were believed to be possessed. If they sank and drowned, they were believed to be innocent. This practice was used during the witch hunts in medieval Europe and colonial America. None of the other choices specifically address possession by the devil.

Which of the Following Practices Were Used Historically to Address