Well, I don't know your options but the thing that comes most into my head are the following:
External locus of control
beliefs on personal control
They paid taxes in crops in exchange for protection
Possible injury to the left cerebrum and temporal lobe. Left cerebrum mainly controls speech, problem solving and motor functions. Temporal lobe focusing on tempory memories and since she can't remeber the past 12 hours but can remember before than its mainly located there.
The first one is done alone the second is done with someone else
