Which Form of Therapy Has Most Directly Contributed to the Sharp

question 180

Multiple Choice

Which form of therapy has most directly contributed to the sharp reduction in the number of residents in U.S. mental hospitals?

• A)psychosurgery
• B)lobotomy
• C)electroconvulsive therapy
• D)drug therapy

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Definitions:

Tertiary Circular Reactions

In Piaget's stages of cognitive development, this phase (12-18 months) involves the purposeful adaptation of established schemes to new situations.

Secondary Circular Reactions

Repetitive actions in infants (4-8 months old) focused on external objects as a means to learn about their environment.

Coordination

The capacity to coordinate various body parts seamlessly and effectively.

Internalization of Schemes

The process by which individuals absorb and integrate new information into existing cognitive frameworks or structures, as proposed by Jean Piaget.