What Is the Basic Premise of Deinstitutionalization for the Mentally

question 32

Multiple Choice

What is the basic premise of deinstitutionalization for the mentally ill?

• A) They should be hospitalized if they are homeless.
• B) They should be placed in private, not public, hospitals.
• C) They need to be hospitalized under more humane conditions.
• D) They can be better served in the community rather than in hospitals.

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Definitions:

Proprium

A term coined by psychologist Gordon Allport to describe the essential components of a person's self or identity.

Adulthood

Adulthood is a stage of human development characterized by physical maturity, psychological development, and legal responsibility for one's actions.

Propriate Development

The process of developing a sense of self or identity, a concept introduced by psychologist Gordon Allport.

Rational Individual

A concept in philosophy and economics that describes a person who makes decisions logically, based on their own self-interest and available information.