Author Question: Which of the following persons will have the most difficulty in obtaining adequate support services ... (Read 55 times)

urbanoutfitters · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Which of the following persons will have the most difficulty in obtaining adequate support services to find a long-term home?

a. An alcoholic homeless person
b. A homeless person who has a limited support system and is unemployed
c. A homeless person who has a mental illness and is an alcoholic
d. A mentally ill homeless person

Question 2

Which of the following females would be at greatest risk for developing bulimia nervosa?

a. A 13-year-old who is constantly snacking on food from her backpack all day
b. A 14-year-old student who is known as a nerd
c. A 15-year-old cheerleader who wants to be a professional ballerina
d. An 11-year-old student with the highest Grade Point Average (GPA) in the school

bob · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
For a sizable proportion of the homeless, severe mental illness exists along with the problems of alcohol or other types of substance use. Like physical health problems, serious mental illnesses and minor emotional problems occur more frequently among the homeless population than in the general population. High rates of alcohol and drug use exacerbate the existing acute and chronic physical and mental health problems. These coexisting problems can make it harder to assist the homeless person.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Bulimia nervosa typically begins in adolescence or during the early 20s, usually in conjunction with a diet. High school and college students, as well as members of certain professions that emphasize weight and/or appearance (e.g., dancers, flight attendants, cheerleaders, athletes, actors, models), are at a high risk. Based on these descriptors and the typical characteristics of a person who has bulimia, the 15-year-old cheerleader demonstrates the greatest risk.