The Advent of Antipsychotic Drugs in the 1950s ________

question 27

Multiple Choice

The advent of antipsychotic drugs in the 1950s ________.

• A) delayed important research on the effectiveness of shock therapy
• B) led to renewed efforts to prevent mental illness
• C) created a favorable climate for the policy of deinstitutionalization
• D) was the catalyst for the founding of crisis intervention programs

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Definitions:

Heart Rate

The quantity of heart pulsations measured within a specific duration, usually denoted in beats per minute (bpm).

Spotlight Effect

The belief that others are more focused on us than they actually are.

Self-Monitoring

The process of being critically aware of one's behavior and self-presentation in social contexts.

Self-Verification

The psychological process by which individuals seek to confirm or validate their self-concept or identity.