What conclusions can be drawn when comparing the U.S. prison population to the general U.S. adult population? Select all that apply.
A. Prisoners were from a low-income, single-parent home.
B. Prisoners had been diagnosed with a mental problem and were alcohol or drug abusers.
C. Prisoners were exposed to drug trafficking, weapons, and gang violence.
D. Prisoners had a lower level of education.
E. Prisoners received better and more extensive health care when institutionalized.
F. The risk of injury decreases with the amount of time served.
Question 2
It is extremely challenging to survive on the streets. Among other behaviors, what might a homeless young person see as important survival skill(s)?
A. Beg, manipulate, and lie to obtain resources.
B. Play up to health care providers.
C. Try to keep a list of all social programs, community services, or entitlements for which he or she may be eligible.
D. Try to look and act middle class.
Exponential population growth.
Emerging adults often feel adult in some ways but not others.
Fertility and Population Density, 1850
World Population Growth, 1750-2150
The ability to solve problems may be highly efficient in the older adult