In Their Study of the Homeless in New York City

question 27

Multiple Choice

In their study of the homeless in New York City, Ellen Baxter and Kim Hopper found that __________.

• A) poverty and disability lead to a series of crises, ending in homelessness
• B) one event is sufficient to render a person homeless
• C) homelessness is a choice, and there are many opportunities for adequate shelter
• D) once people become homeless, they tend to stay that way for the rest of their lives

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Definitions:

Green-tinted Lenses

Eyewear with lenses tinted green, believed to have calming effects on the visual system and reduce eye strain.

Afterimage

A visual illusion where an image continues to appear in one's vision after the exposure to the original image has ceased.

Retinex Theory

A theory that suggests the color of an object is perceived not just by its reflectance but by its context and illumination, explaining color constancy.

Apparent Color

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