Research of Mental Patients Who Are Placed in Alternative Community

question 32

Multiple Choice

Research of mental patients who are placed in alternative community treatment programs such as providing permanent housing, special care, and concerned community treatment indicated that ____.

• A) patients in mental institutions enjoyed the hospital environment more than the alternative treatment environment
• B) patients in mental institutions were less likely to become homeless than those in alternative treatment
• C) outcomes were worse for those in alternative care than those in mental institutions
• D) alternative treatment reduced homelessness and improved well-being

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Kerlinger and Lee

Authors known for their contributions to social sciences research methodology, particularly in the field of behavioral studies.