The Eugenics Movement

question 56

Multiple Choice

The eugenics movement

• A)was a direct result of the germ theory of disease.
• B)sought to cleanse society of people with undesirable characteristics.
• C)classified mental disorders according to their genesis.
• D)sought to abolish ECT treatments.

Understand the historical context and early treatment methods for mental disorders in older people.

Identify factors that increase the likelihood of developing mental disorders in the aging population.

Distinguish between normal aging processes and pathological conditions.

Analyze prevalence rates and common misconceptions about mental disorders in older adults.

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