Which of the following is true of public perceptions about mental illness in the U.S. since 1950?

A. People have become much more likely to associate "violence" with "mental illness."
B. People have turned more often to holistic remedies for mental illnesses.
C. The general public has become less open to disclosure, recognition, and response to mental health problems.
D. The general public has become less sophisticated about mental illness.


Answer: A

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