Critics of Deinstitutionalization Argue That ____

question 83

Multiple Choice

Critics of deinstitutionalization argue that ____.

• A) too much money has been spent on resources for individuals on the street
• B) it allows states to relinquish their responsibility to care for patients unable to care for themselves
• C) discharged patients can make the transition to community living if they rely on friends and family for support
• D) not enough people with mental illness have been discharged from psychiatric hospitals

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Definitions:

Behavioral Intention

A person's predisposition towards performing a certain action, influenced by personal attitudes and societal norms.

Theory of Planned Behavior

A psychological theory that predicts an individual's intention to engage in a behavior at a specific time and place, based on their attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control.

Attitude-Behavior Consistency

The extent to which an individual's behaviors or actions mirror their feelings and beliefs.

Effort Justification

A phenomenon where people attribute a greater value to an outcome they had to put effort into achieving, often to reduce cognitive dissonance.