Goffman's Research on Total Institutions Showed That Many Patients in Insane

question 36

True/False

Goffman's research on total institutions showed that many patients in insane asylums generally resist their roles as patients.

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Definitions:

Undifferentiated

Lacking distinctive or unique marks; not specialized or adapted to a particular function or environment.

Dissociative Identity Disorder

Dissociative Identity Disorder is a psychological condition where a person exhibits two or more distinct and alternating personalities, previously known as multiple personality disorder.

Catatonic

A state characterized by abnormal motor behavior, which can range from physical immobility to excessive motor activity, often associated with schizophrenia.

Disorganized

A term often used to describe a lack of structure or order, leading to confusion or inefficiency.