According to the textbook, "deinstitutionalization was made possible by the introduction of medications that reduced some symptoms of severe psychological disorders." In other words, advances in _____ therapy paved the way for deinstitutionalization.

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Deinstitutionalization was made possible by advances in biomedical therapy, which refers to the use of medications to treat psychological disorders. These medications helped to reduce some of the severe symptoms associated with these disorders, making it possible for individuals to live in the community rather than being confined to institutions. While other forms of therapy (such as psychodynamic and behavioral) may be helpful for treating psychological disorders, they did not play as large of a role in the deinstitutionalization movement as biomedical therapy did.

According to the Textbook, "Deinstitutionalization Was Made Possible by the Introduction