Many States Use Welfare Hotels to Provide Emergency Shelter for Homeless

question 35

Multiple Choice

Many states use welfare hotels to provide emergency shelter for homeless families.Which of the following applies?

• A)Welfare hotels are nicer than public housing so homeless families are reluctant to leave.
• B)The state pays more to provide a single room without food storage or cooking facilities in a welfare hotel than they would pay to provide a permanent apartment to the same family.
• C)Families in welfare hotels are split up.Parents live in one room while children sleep in a dormitory room with children from other families who are all supervised by a child care worker.
• D)Welfare hotels only provide rooms to homeless families at 8 PM if they have not filled the rooms for that evening so families do not know if they have shelter until late.

Understand the concept and implications of individualism and collectivism in societies.

Recognize the role of cultural practices in shaping individual and societal behaviors.

Identify differences in societal norms and personal identities across cultures.

Comprehend the effects of acculturation and integration strategies on immigrants.

---

Definitions:

Cerebellum

A region of the brain situated in the rear of the cranium, essential for controlling movements, coordinating actions, and ensuring precision and timing in physical activities.

Head Injury

A type of trauma to the head that can affect the scalp, skull, brain, or underlying tissue, often caused by accidents, falls, or violence.

Medulla

An essential part of the brainstem that controls vital autonomic functions like heartbeat and breathing.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of neural tissue of the cerebrum of the brain in humans and other mammals, involved in many complex brain functions including memory, attention, perceptual awareness, thought, language, and consciousness.