During the Middle Ages in Europe, which of the following was most likely to treat mental illness?
A) A priest
B) A physician
C) A scientist
D) A surgeon

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During the Middle Ages in Europe, mental illness was often seen as a spiritual affliction rather than a medical one. Therefore, it was common for priests to be the ones treating mental illness through prayer and other religious practices. Physicians and scientists did not have a strong understanding of mental illness at this time and did not have effective treatments. Surgeons were primarily focused on physical ailments and injuries rather than mental health.

During the Middle Ages in Europe, Which of the Following