The Original Idea Behind the Deinstitutionalization Movement Was to Treat

question 75

Multiple Choice

The original idea behind the deinstitutionalization movement was to treat patients in the least restrictive manner possible, preferably where patients could have as much contact with the outside world as possible. In practice, the deinstitutionalization movement

• A) failed and we have seen the "re-institutionalization" movement place more people in mental hospitals than ever before.
• B) became a way for the government to save money.
• C) caused the creation of large numbers of group homes and community mental-health centers, as the movement always intended.
• D) became irrelevant due to the discovery of effective medications and the overall decrease in the incidence of mental health problems in this country.

Describe criteria such as "Comprehensiveness" and "Productivity" for evaluating comparative reasoning.

Analyze the role of comparative reasoning in ethical discussions and decision-making.

Develop the ability to discern between more and less comprehensive comparisons in reasoning.

Develop the ability to discern between more and less productive comparisons in reasoning.

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Bad Job

Employment that is considered unsatisfactory due to factors like poor pay, working conditions, or lack of benefits.

Economy

The system of production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services within a society, influencing its wealth and living standards.

Low Skill Level

Referring to jobs or tasks that require a minimal amount of training or education to perform.

Little Autonomy

A situation where there is scant or limited independence or self-governance within a subsystem or entity.