The Work of Dorothea Dix Led to the Establishment of Many

question 12

Multiple Choice

The work of Dorothea Dix led to the establishment of many _____ around the country.

• A) psychiatric surgery centers
• B) American asylums
• C) state hospitals
• D) clinical practices

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Definitions:

Underconfidence

A cognitive bias in which individuals underestimate their knowledge, abilities, or performance.

Frontal Lobe

A division of the cerebral cortex located just beneath the forehead that contains the motor cortex, premotor cortex, and prefrontal cortex.

Phineas Gage

A famous case in neuroscience where an individual survived a severe brain injury, leading to insights on the relationship between brain physiology and personality.

Optimal Outcome

A condition or result that is the most favorable or advantageous under the given circumstances.