The Advent of Psychotropic Drugs in the 1950s Was Considered

question 77

Multiple Choice

The advent of psychotropic drugs in the 1950s was considered a major revolution in the treatment of mental disorders because _ ___.

• A) the medications slowly reduced patients' symptoms
• B) patients were able to focus their attention without resorting to therapy
• C) use of medications revised the strong belief in the psychological basis of mental illness
• D) stays in mental hospitals were shortened and became more cost-effective

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