Which of the following individuals increased the availability of treatment for the mentally ill in the United States, particularly those consigned to prisons and mental institutions.

A. Dorothea Dix
B. Benjamin Rush
C. Emil Kraepelin
D. Philippe Pinel


Answer: A

Psychology

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a. "I should have never gone into that neighborhood alone, especially not with my fancy car. It's clear why this happened. I made myself an obvious target." b. "The event was totally random. It could have happened to anyone, at any time, in any place." c. "Why was I attacked? Why me? Why now? What did I do to deserve this?" d. "The world is just an unpredictable, dangerous place. I just need to accept that and move on."

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a. glutamate b. Substance P c. endorphin d. serotonin

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If common factors are found in children across cultures, this implies that these factors are likely influenced by common biological factors

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following is a function served by attitudes?

A) knowledge function B) value-expressive function C) utilitarian function D) ego-defensive function E) all of the above

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