Through the Middle of the 20th Century, Deplorable Conditions at Mental

question 114

Multiple Choice

Through the middle of the 20th century, deplorable conditions at mental hospitals were ______.

• A) unheard of
• B) very rare
• C) occasionally found
• D) commonplace

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