One Problem with Early Asylums Was That They Did Not

question 189

Multiple Choice

One problem with early asylums was that they did not just admit people with mental illnesses, but also admitted people who were homeless or beggars. Why was this a problem?

• A) people who didn't need treatment were receiving it instead of the people who needed it
• B) people were simply isolated from society at large and not offered actual treatment
• C) people without mental illnesses were being exposed to harsh treatment (e.g., shock therapy)
• D) people with mental illness were taken advantage of by the others

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Double Chains

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Silicon Tetrahedron

A structural unit in silicate minerals, consisting of a central silicon atom covalently bonded to four oxygen atoms at the corners of a tetrahedron.

Silicate Minerals

Minerals that contain silicon and oxygen, and possibly other elements, constituting the largest family of minerals.

Silicon Tetrahedron

A fundamental building block in silicate minerals, consisting of a silicon atom surrounded by four oxygen atoms in a tetrahedral arrangement.