The Advent of Psychotropic Drugs in the 1950s Was Considered

Multiple Choice

The advent of psychotropic drugs in the 1950s was considered a major revolution in the treatment of mental disorders because _ ___.

A) the medications slowly reduced patients' symptoms
B) patients were able to focus their attention without resorting to therapy
C) use of medications revised the strong belief in the psychological basis of mental illness
D) stays in mental hospitals were shortened and became more cost-effective