The Basic Reason for the Failed, and Sometimes Abusive, Treatment

question 15

Multiple Choice

The basic reason for the failed, and sometimes abusive, treatment of mentally disturbed people throughout history has been ________.

• A) a lack of understanding of the nature and causes of psychological disorders
• B) lack of money to provide adequate care for disturbed people
• C) fear of retribution by supernatural forces
• D) political and legal restrictions placed on treatment by insensitive authorities

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Definitions:

Swing-through

Swing-through refers to a gait pattern, often used with crutches or in gait training, where the individual moves both crutches forward together and then swings both legs through.

Crutch Gaits

Different methods of walking that individuals use when assisted by crutches, depending on their strength, balance, and the extent of their injury or disability.

Leg Paralysis

A loss of muscle function in the leg, rendering the individual unable to move or feel sensation in the affected limb.

Musculoskeletal Disorders

A range of conditions affecting the muscles, bones, and joints, often leading to pain, discomfort, and disability.