Early attempts to explain various forms of deviant behavior (e.g., crime, delinquency, mental illness) focused on:

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Early attempts to explain various forms of deviant behavior focused on demonology, or the belief that deviant behavior was caused by supernatural or demonic forces. This was a prevalent explanation in religious societies, where behaviors that went against religious teachings or beliefs were seen as evidence of possession or influence by evil spirits.

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