Which of the Following Statistics Is NOT True Regarding Homelessness

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statistics is NOT true regarding homelessness?

• A)10% of homeless adults are estimated to have a serious mental illness,although the types of disorders have changed over time.
• B)40% of the nation's homeless are families with children.
• C)27% of service users who were homeless did not use shelters.
• D)None of the above

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Definitions:

Body Transcendence

A psychological state in which individuals perceive the self as extending beyond the physical body, often associated with peak experiences or deep meditative states.

Body Preoccupation

Body preoccupation involves an excessive focus on body image or physical appearance, often leading to significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning.

Ego Preoccupation

Ego preoccupation is an intense focus or concern with one's own interests, desires, and well-being, sometimes at the expense of others' needs or feelings.

Disengagement Theory

The view that older adults and society withdraw from one another as older adults approach death.