ALL BUT WHICH of the Following Factors Played a Role

question 35

Multiple Choice

ALL BUT WHICH of the following factors played a role in reducing the population of mental hospitals after the mid-1950s?

• A) a more liberal discharge philosophy
• B) the advent of psychotropic drugs, including antipsychotic medications
• C) a lack of trained therapists within the hospitals
• D) the widespread acceptance/use of the DSM

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Definitions:

Cervical

Relating to the cervix in the context of the female reproductive system or the neck region in the context of anatomy.

Lumbar

Referring to the lower part of the spine or lower back region, composed of five vertebrae between the thoracic vertebrae and the sacral region.

Diencephalon

The diencephalon is a region of the brain that includes structures such as the thalamus and hypothalamus, integral to the regulation of various physiological processes.

Brain Stem

The lower part of the brain that connects the cerebrum with the spinal cord and controls vital functions like breathing and heart rate.