Which of the following was a reason for the growth of the deinstitutionalizat ion movement?
a. A desire to involve the family in the care of the mentally ill.
b. It was thought to be more humane.
c. New medications were not successful.
d. It was less cost effective than institutionalizatio n.
Question 2
Benjamin Rush is credited with all of the following EXCEPT
a. signing the Declaration of Independence.
b. encouraging more humane treatment of the mentally ill.
c. taking a scientific approach to the study and treatment of mental disorders.
d. being the first American to organize a course in psychiatry.