Hundreds of years ago, the dominant or most popular explanation of wrongdoing or untoward behavior was:
A) genetic factors.
B) social causes.
C) an aberrant personality.
D) the overconsumption of alcohol.
E) demonology-possession by the devil or evil spirits.

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Historically, demonology or the belief in possession by the devil or evil spirits was a dominant explanation for wrongdoing or untoward behavior. This perspective was prevalent in many cultures and was often used to explain behaviors that were not understood at the time, attributing them to supernatural causes.

Hundreds of Years Ago, the Dominant or Most Popular Explanation