Author Question: A nurse is analyzing the media images that influence society's beliefs about poor persons. Which of ... (Read 138 times)

shofmannx20 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

A nurse is analyzing the media images that influence society's beliefs about poor persons. Which of the following is the nurse most likely to see? (Select all that apply.)

a. Poor persons are often cast as lazy, shift-less folk.
b. Poor people are shown receiving food at soup kitchens.
c. Criminals are portrayed as poor, desperate persons.
d. Homeless people are seen sleeping on park benches.
e. Criminals are seen as individuals who have been discriminated against.

Question 2

Why is it difficult to know the exact number of homeless persons? (Select all that apply.)

a. Homeless people refuse to provide demo-graphic information.
b. Many homeless people refuse to be inter-viewed.
c. It is difficult to generalize from one loca-tion to another.
d. Some persons experience short intervals of homelessness.
e. Homeless individuals are most likely hid-ing within the community.

yahahah24021 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, C, D
The media is a powerful influence on how people view poverty. Media images of persons who are poor influence and are influenced by cultural attitudes and values. Poor persons may be cast in negative ways by the media, which influences what we believe to be true about poor persons.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, C, D
Those who are homeless are hard to find since they may sleep in boxcars, on building roofs, in doorways, or under freeways or pedestrian overpasses; temporarily stay with friends or family; refuse to be interviewed or deliberately hide the fact that they are homeless; have only short or intermittent episodes of being without a home; or may not fit in a general category.