A Study of the Garbage People Throw Away May Reveal

question 43

Multiple Choice

A study of the garbage people throw away may reveal more about their lifestyles than surveys and interviews because:

• A) Garbage is easier to analyze than survey data.
• B) People will often lie about their bad habits.
• C) Fieldwork in garbage dumps is less expensive.
• D) Surveys and interviews are done by sociologists.

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Definitions:

Deinstitutionalization

Deinstitutionalization is the process of moving individuals with mental illness out of large psychiatric hospitals into community-based settings.

Mental Illness Treatment

The management and care strategies employed to alleviate or cure the symptoms associated with psychological disorders.

Community-Based Facilities

Institutions or centers located within communities that provide specific services to members of the community, such as healthcare, education, or recreation.

Psychotherapy Approaches

Various methods used in psychological therapy to treat mental health disorders, encompassing techniques from cognitive, behavioral, and emotional perspectives.