During the first half of the twentieth century, the number of people treated in mental hospitals increased by a large amount. Today, this trend has been reversed by a countertrend toward __________.

A. decriminalization
B. deinstitutionalization
C. detoxification
D. decarceration


Answer: B

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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