Regarding Deinstitutionalization, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 612

Multiple Choice

Regarding deinstitutionalization, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Deinstitutionalization was meant to remedy the problems of dependency caused by long-term hospitalization.
• B)Many states have reduced mental hospital stays primarily as a way to save money.
• C)Many former patients have become homeless or are repeatedly jailed for minor crimes.
• D)Community mental health centers and local hospitals have been able to provide adequate care for the patients that have been released from mental hospitals.

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Production Function

A mathematical model or equation that describes the maximum output of a firm, industry, or entire economy for a given set of inputs.

Labor Input

The amount of work effort, measured in hours or workforce size, used in the production of goods and services.

Marginal Product

The extra yield generated from the utilization of an additional unit of a specific input, with all other inputs remaining unchanged.

Specific Input

A specific input in production is one that is exclusively used in the production of a particular good or service, often leading to unique advantages or efficiencies.