Tony has been in a nursing home for one year. He has become apathetic, indifferent, and does not care about himself. From which of the following is Tony suffering?
a) Disengagement
b) Disenfranchisement
c) Institutionalism
d) Neurodementia
Answer: c
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a. true b. false