Regarding Deinstitutionalization, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 612

Multiple Choice

Regarding deinstitutionalization, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Deinstitutionalization was meant to remedy the problems of dependency caused by long-term hospitalization.
• B)Many states have reduced mental hospital stays primarily as a way to save money.
• C)Many former patients have become homeless or are repeatedly jailed for minor crimes.
• D)Community mental health centers and local hospitals have been able to provide adequate care for the patients that have been released from mental hospitals.

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Competence

The ability or skill to perform a task effectively or to a satisfactory standard.

Distress

The effect of unpleasant and undesirable stressors.

Frustration

The feeling of being upset or annoyed, especially because of inability to change or achieve something.

Relatedness

The feeling of being connected or related to others, often considered a fundamental human need.