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madam-professor

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In 2001, deinstitutionalizat ion was extended to persons living in facilities for the mentally retarded. This movement was necessary because
 
  A) the facilities were outdated and overcrowded.
   B) medical treatment was not viewed as effective.
   C) their confinement was perceived to be a form of discrimination.
   D) group homes were less costly.

Question 2

Outpatient commitment appears to be most successful when it
 
  A) includes the use of psychoactive drugs.
   B) requires periodic rehospitalization for evaluation.
   C) is provided by a team of mental health specialists.
   D) is a sustained and intensive intervention.



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

D





 

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