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In the 1980s, what was recognized as one of the results of lack of funds for care of the mentally ill?
 
  A. Many of the mentally ill died from lack of care and basic life necessities.
  B. Most of the mentally ill were back in the large state institutions again.
  C. New, more progressive, modern state institutions were built and staffed.
  D. The severely disabled remained in state institutions, and the less disabled used the services of community mental health centers.

Question 2

What were some of the results of moving mentally ill people from large state institutions to local community care? Select all that apply.
 
  A. Communities resented becoming dumping grounds for such severely ill people.
  B. Community health centers were rapidly built, staffed, and prepared to give appropriate care.
  C. Families were relieved that they did not have to travel so far to visit their ill family member.
  D. Housing units were quickly built for the patients capable of independent living.
  E. Psychiatric patients were feared, mocked, and stigmatized and found life outside frightening.
  F. Without adequate financial support, patients were admitted for crisis care but were quickly discharged.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, E, F





 

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