The Trend Toward Deinstitutionalization Mainly Came About Because Large Mental

question 177

Multiple Choice

The trend toward deinstitutionalization mainly came about because large mental institutions were

• A)becoming too expensive.
• B)actually worsening the condition of many patients.
• C)overstaffed.
• D)becoming too political.

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