The Case of a Profoundly Retarded Man Who Was Kept

question 140

Multiple Choice

The case of a profoundly retarded man who was kept in restraints in a Pennsylvania state hospital because he kept injuring himself was ______.

• A) Youngberg v. Romeo
• B) O'Connor v. Donaldson
• C) Wyatt v. Stickney
• D) Addington v. Texas

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Definitions:

Eclecticism

An approach or methodology that combines theories, styles, or ideas from different sources or systems rather than adhering to a single system.

Cognitive Therapy

A type of psychotherapy that aims to change negative patterns of thought to improve mood and behavior.

Drug Therapy

The treatment of disease or symptoms with pharmaceutical drugs.

Neurotransmitter Activity

The biochemical process involving the synthesis, release, and breakdown of neurotransmitters, which play a crucial role in transmitting signals across nerve synapses.