Which Statement Is True of State Mental Hospitals in the United

question 81

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true of state mental hospitals in the United States in the mid-twentieth century?

• A) They were intended to isolate mental patients from the general population.
• B) They were built in large cities, so patients could stay in contact with the "real" world.
• C) They were overcrowded and understaffed.
• D) They were focused on innovative and experimental treatments.

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