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21. Relative to individuals released from prison to most forms of housing, individuals released from prisons to homeless shelters are ____________. We discussed this matter in class. a. less likely to show recidivism within the first month following release. b. about 5 to 7 times more likely show recidivism within the first month following release. c. about equally likely to show recidivism within the first month following release. d. Somewhat more likely to show recidivism within the first month following release.

22. The Behavioral Activation Research Project in Homeless Shelters primarily uses what type of research strategy or design? a. Experimental design b. Participatory community action research c. Ethnographic research d. Quisi-experimental design

23. Suppose that a researcher is examining international documents related to human rights (e.g., Universal Declaration of Human Rights) to determine how such documents have been codified into laws and public policy related to homelessness. Most likely, this researcher is a __________. a. Sociologist b. Social worker c. Political scientist d. Psychologist

24. Negative stereotypes about a social group are more likely to lead to discriminatory behavior when there is ____________. a. a process of labeling taking place b. evidence of predudice c. evidence of self-stigma d. a power different

25. Which of the following is accurate regarding the relationship between criminality and homelessness? a. Relative to the general population, homeless persons are substantially more likely to be arresting and incarcerated. b. Relative to the general population, homeless persons are substantially less likely to be arresting and incarcerated. c. With regard to the criminal activities of homeless people, it seems to be the case that their illegal behavior often represent misdemeanors (relatively minor offences) and attempts to meet subsistence needs. d. both a and c

26. Which of the following was a frequent criticism of the previous federal definition of homelessness. a. It was overly inclusive, making the concept of homelessness indistinguishable from the concept of poverty. b. It focused on literal homelessness, was too narrow in scope (i.e., did not include individuals with unstable housing or at imminent risk of becoming homeless), and did not help identify those in need of services to prevent homelessness. c. It focused on chronic homelessness and ignored episodes of homelessness. d. None of the above

27. Although African Americans represent approximately 12% of the U.S. population, they represent __________ of the U.S. homeless population, and in some U.S. cities, African Americans make up an even larger proportion of the homeless population. a. 40% - 50% b. 20% - 30% c. 70% - 80% d. Over 80%

28. Select the best (most specific) answer here: In the classic writings by ____________, he coined the term ____________and described it in ways that emphasized the utilization of University resources for the betterment of the community. a. Robert Bringle, service-learning b. Ernest Boyer, service-learning c. Robert Bringle, engaged scholarhip d. Ernest Boyer, engaged scholarship

29. Suppose that a particular police department planned to implement a community policing program aimed at coping with the problem of homelessness. When it comes to training officers how to understand and counsel homeless people and connect them to resources, which of the following social scientists would be most likely to be consulted? a. Human Rights specialists b. Social Workers c. Psychologists d. Both b and c 3

0. Most of the existing research done on the homeless population has focused on __________. a. homeless families b. homeless adolescents c. homeless children d. homeless single adults

Answer 1

21. The correct answer is Option A. Relative to individuals released from prison to most forms of housing, individuals released from prisons to homeless shelters are less likely to show recidivism within the first month following release.
22. The correct answer is Option B. Participatory community action research is used.
23. The correct answer is Option C. Most probably this person is a political scientist.
24. The correct answer is Option D. When there is a power difference.
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