Dorothea Dix ________

question 38

Multiple Choice

Dorothea Dix ________

• A) urged that religious conversion should be a primary means of treatment for the mentally disturbed.
• B) was a major impediment to the mental hygiene movement in this country.
• C) was a leading force in the emphasis on finding biological cures for mental disorders.
• D) is credited with establishing numerous humane mental hospitals in many countries.

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Definitions:

Disaffirmed

The legal act of declaring a contract or agreement void and nullifying its effects, often in the context of contracts entered into by minors.

Third Parties

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Wrongfully Discharged

Termination of an employee in violation of legal rights or the terms of an employment contract.

Mitigate Damages

The legal principle that requires a party suffering loss or injury to take reasonable action to minimize the extent of the damage or loss.