A Person in the Community Asks, "Why Aren't People with Mental

question 11

Multiple Choice

A person in the community asks, "Why aren't people with mental illness kept in institutions anymore?" Select the nurse's best response.

• A) "Less restrictive settings are available now to care for individuals with mental illness."
• B) "There are fewer people with mental illness, so fewer hospital beds are needed."
• C) "Most people with mental illness are still in psychiatric institutions."
• D) "Psychiatric institutions violated patients' rights."

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Definitions:

Heredity/Genetic Make-up

The genetic information passed from parents to offspring, determining traits and predispositions to certain conditions.

Beliefs and Values

Core principles that people hold regarding what is important in life, guiding behavior and decision-making.

Anticipation of Failure

The preconceived belief or expectation that one's actions will not result in success, often leading to anxiety or a lack of motivation.

Self-efficacy

An individual’s belief in their own capability to execute behaviors necessary to produce specific performance attainments.