Which of the Following Correctly Describes the Effects of Deinstitutionalization

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following correctly describes the effects of deinstitutionalization?

• A)Deinstitutionalization has been a resounding success, as almost all mental patients have now been reintegrated into the community.
• B)Deinstitutionalization has been an unequivocal failure, as mental patients have not been helped at all.
• C)Deinstitutionalization has been predominantly a failure due to its overly aggressive outreach programs.
• D)Deinstitutionalization has been a mix of success and failure as many people have been helped but far too many have not.
• E)Deinstitutionalization has been predominantly successful since the vast majority of mental patients are now receiving help in their community.

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Variable Inputs

Production factors that can be adjusted in the short term to change the level of output, such as labor and raw materials.

Short Run

A period of time in which at least one input in the production process is fixed, influencing decisions made by firms about production levels.

Plant Capacity

Plant capacity refers to the maximum output a manufacturing or production facility can achieve under normal conditions within a given time period.

Fixed Input

A resource or factor of production whose quantity remains constant regardless of the level of output or activity.