Which of the Following Statements About Homelessness Is TRUE

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about homelessness is TRUE?

• A) Most homeless adults are mentally ill.
• B) Most homeless adults are substance abusers.
• C) The elderly is the fastest-growing category of the homeless.
• D) One-third of all homeless people are entire families.

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Definitions:

Erik Erikson's Theory

A psychoanalytic theory of psychosocial development comprising eight stages from infancy to adulthood, each defined by a specific conflict.

Identity Versus Confusion

A stage in Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development where adolescents explore their independence and develop a sense of self.

Adolescence

The period of transition from childhood to adulthood, typically involving physical, psychological, and social changes.

Integrity Versus Despair

A stage in Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development in which aged individuals reflect on their life and either achieve a sense of satisfaction or fall into despair over unaccomplished goals.