Which of the Following Is LEAST Accurate Concerning Trends in Mental

question 212

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is LEAST accurate concerning trends in mental hospitals in this country?

• A) The length of stay has increased since the 1950s.
• B) They serve mainly the chronically ill patient.
• C) More patients are now placed in local facilities instead of the mental hospital.
• D) The number of patients in mental hospitals has declined since the 1950s.

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Definitions:

Alienation

Alienation is the feeling of being isolated or estranged from oneself, others, or society, often discussed in psychology and sociology.

Congruent

The state of being in harmony or agreement, often used to describe authenticity or consistency between one's internal feelings and external expressions.

Impulse Control

The ability to resist or delay an immediate desire or urge in order to achieve a long-term goal or adhere to societal norms.

Organismic Impulses

Intrinsic inclinations or drives within an organism that guide behavior or responses to certain stimuli or needs.