The Remarkable Decline in the Number of Schizophrenic Patients Forced

question 60

Multiple Choice

The remarkable decline in the number of schizophrenic patients forced to reside in mental hospitals began during the:

• A)1890s.
• B)1930s.
• C)1950s.
• D)1990s.

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