Since Deinstitutionalization Began, Huge Numbers of Former Mental Patients Have

question 19

Multiple Choice

Since deinstitutionalization began, huge numbers of former mental patients have been discharged from psychiatric facilities.It appears that possibly millions of them ____.

• A)no longer need treatment but remain unemployed
• B)have found ways to become employed and to overcome their mental illnesses
• C)are now in high-quality nursing homes and group residences
• D)are severely disabled, are suffering from schizophrenia and alcoholism, and are homeless

Understand the historical trends in federal spending on defense and healthcare.

Comprehend the total government spending as a percentage of the U.S. economy.

Recognize the changes in real federal spending per person over time.

Analyze changes in the composition of federal spending over the last few decades.

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Definitions:

Fluid Intelligence

The faculty to use rational thought and address challenges in new contexts without the help of learned material.

Crystallized Intelligence

The accumulation of knowledge, facts, and skills that one acquires through education and experience, which tends to increase with age.

Interpersonal Intelligence

The ability to understand and interact effectively with others, involving skills such as empathy, communication, and understanding social cues.

Procedural Memory

A type of long-term memory that involves the recall of how to perform tasks such as walking, talking, or riding a bike, often without conscious thought.