Author Question: The introduction of ___________ in the 1950s led to the deinstitutionalization of many mentally ill ... (Read 69 times)

clippers! · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

The introduction of ___________ in the 1950s led to the deinstitutionalizat ion of many mentally ill individuals.

a. Psychotherapeutic drugs
b. Community mental health clinics
c. Residential treatment centers
d. State mental health facilities

Question 2

The moods of adolescents:

a. Are stable
b. Vary widely
c. Develop slowly
d. Are not related to growth and development

bob · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Psychotherapeutic drugs allowed for better control of behaviors than did other therapies alone during the 1950s. Patients were being released from state mental health facilities as a result of psychotherapeutic drug therapy. Community mental health clinics and residential treatment centers resulted from the deinstitutionalizat ion of patients.

Answer to Question 2

B
The moods of adolescents commonly swing from depression to elation. This is a time of hormonal changes and a time when teens are trying to develop their identity and both gain control over and express their emotions.