You Have Been Asked to Give a Report on the Mental

question 81

Multiple Choice

You have been asked to give a report on the mental hygiene movement and its foremost crusader, Dorothea Dix, who campaigned for more humane treatment of the insane. After mentioning all of her accomplishments, you note the unforeseen consequence of her efforts, namely,

• A)a decrease in the number of mental patients in institutions, forcing many to close.
• B)an increase in the number of mental patients, resulting in insufficient staff to care for them.
• C)a change from custodial care to moral therapy for institutionalized patients.
• D)more patients receiving psychotherapy and fewer receiving medication.

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Definitions:

Perceptual Constancy

The brain's ability to perceive objects as unchanging despite variations in the viewing conditions like lighting, angle, or distance.

Closure

The psychological process of seeking resolution or conclusion to an unfinished or traumatic event or experience.

Proximity

The physical or psychological closeness between people, objects, or ideas, often influencing relationships and interactions.

Moon Illusion

The optical illusion where the Moon appears larger when it is close to the horizon than when it is high in the sky.