What is largest failed social experiment in 20th century America?

A. deinstitutionalization of the mentally ill
B. community mental health centers
C. criminalization of the mentally ill
D. institutionalization of the mentally ill


Answer: A

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A. Managed care agreement B. Purchase-of-service C. Mutual aid contract D. Reciprocity agreement

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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. Dementia is characteristic of normal aging. 2. It is thought that both genetic and environmental factors contribute to Alzheimer's disease. 3. Once someone is admitted to a nursing home, he or she is likely to remain there for the rest of his or her life. 4. Advances in medical technology are largely responsible for the large drop in mortality rates that occurred at the beginning of the 20th century.

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The Family and Medical Leave Act offers job protection to all workers in the private sector who must take short-term leave for family caregiving

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The Brokerage model focuses on:

a. Assessing skill deficits, remediation of instrumental skills, and helping clients find success and satisfaction. b. Problem identification, plan development, and brokerage to services that will help a client solve their identified problems. c. Psychotherapy, chemotherapy, and group psychoeducation. d. Social skills training, psychoeducation, and consultation with families.

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