Which of the following occurred in the late twentieth century?
A) The establishment of large inpatient facilities for the mentally ill
B) A movement of the mentally ill from institutions to the community
C) Dramatic increases in the cost of caring for the mentally ill
D) The inpatient mentally ill population doubled

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In the late twentieth century, there was a movement of the mentally ill from institutions to the community, which is known as deinstitutionalization. This was due in part to the discovery of new medications that allowed for better outpatient treatment options, as well as changes in societal attitudes towards mental illness. The other choices are incorrect, as large inpatient facilities for the mentally ill were established in the early twentieth century, the cost of caring for the mentally ill did increase but not in a dramatic way in the late twentieth century, and the inpatient mentally ill population did not double in the late twentieth century.

Which of the Following Occurred in the Late Twentieth Century