In the Past 50 Years, One of the Major Developments

question 3

Multiple Choice

In the past 50 years, one of the major developments in the treatment of the severely disturbed was the discovery and use of psychoactive drugs. The other was:

• A) ​deinstitutionalization.
• B) psychoanalysis.
• C) ​almshouses.
• D) lobotomies.

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Definitions:

Crowding

The feeling of discomfort or stress caused by a high number of individuals in a given space, leading to a perceived lack of personal space.

Density

A physical property representing mass per unit volume.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter that plays a key role in mood regulation, appetite, sleep, and other physiological processes.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a major role in reward-motivated behavior, movement, and cognitive functions.