Weyer 's approach has been considered a precursor to modern psychiatric methods .
Physician Johannes Weyer ( 1563 ) argued that women accused of being witches were suffering from an imbalance of the humors , resulting from the devil 's interference , and viewed their beliefs as imaginary .
Physician 's approach has been considered a precursor to modern psychiatric methods .
Physician Johannes Weyer ( 1563 ) argued that women accused of being witches were suffering from an imbalance of the humors , resulting from the devil 's interference , and viewed their beliefs as imaginary .