Question 1

Men from rural and urban communities who wandered from one part of the country to another in a fruitless search for work that did not exist were known as ______.&#10;A) the homeless&#10;B) the mentally ill&#10;C) hobos&#10;D) bums

Accepted Answer

The term "hobos" refers to men who were searching for work but unable to find it, and who therefore wandered from place to place. The other options are not accurate descriptions of this particular group of people.

Question 2

Compared to the present, homelessness in earlier times was considered a(n) ______ phenomenon.&#10;A) transient&#10;B) seismic&#10;C) healthcare&#10;D) unsightly

Accepted Answer

Homelessness in earlier times was often viewed as a temporary state, with individuals moving in and out of shelters or seeking help from family and friends during times of need. It was seen as a more common and accepted occurrence compared to present times when homelessness is often stigmatized and considered a chronic problem with fewer resources available for support.

Question 3

According to the author, which two pieces of legislation had the greatest impact on the homeless situation in America?&#10;A) The Anti-Insane Asylum Act and the Food Safety Act&#10;B) The Health and Safety at Work Act and the Olmstead Act&#10;C) The American with Disabilities Act and the Quality of Care Act&#10;D) The Housing Act and the Community Mental Health Centers Act

Accepted Answer

The Housing Act and the Community Mental Health Centers Act are the two legislative pieces mentioned in the article as having the greatest impact on the homeless situation in America. The Housing Act provided funding for the development of affordable housing while the Community Mental Health Centers Act provided funding for the creation of mental health facilities, which helped to reduce the number of people with mental health issues who were living on the streets.

Question 4

What was the effect of The Snake Pit on Americans' understanding of mental health?&#10;A) It fell on deaf ears.&#10;B) It increased awareness that madness was the result of demonic possession.&#10;C) It woke people up to the experiences of men and women living in insane asylums.&#10;D) It promised symptom relief for some of the worst mental ailments.

Accepted Answer

The Snake Pit had a significant impact on increasing awareness about the experiences of men and women living in insane asylums in America. The movie showcased the mistreatment and abuse that patients faced in mental institutions, leading to public outrage and advocacy for reform. This helped to change public understanding of mental health and the need for improved care and treatment for those with mental illness.

Question 5

Which statement reflects the response of the executive director of the Virginia Commission on Mental Health Reform when asked about the mentally ill shooter in the Virginia Tech massacre?&#10;A) &#34;Guns must be controlled.&#34;&#10;B) &#34;College is very stressful.&#34;&#10;C) &#34;He was a stranger to himself.&#34;&#10;D) &#34;The system doesn't work very well.&#34;

Accepted Answer

The executive director of the Virginia Commission on Mental Health Reform responded by saying "The system doesn't work very well." This suggests that she believes the mental health system failed in some way to prevent the shooting and highlights the need for reform.

Question 6

The problem of homelessness is best described as a product of ______.&#10;A) a modern disease&#10;B) poor professional monitoring&#10;C) mental illness&#10;D) failed social policy

Accepted Answer

Homelessness is primarily a result of failed social policy. It is the failure of governments, societal institutions, and communities to provide affordable housing, healthcare, education, and basic necessities to all individuals. While mental illness and other factors may contribute to homelessness, they are not the root cause. Poor professional monitoring and a modern disease are not accurate descriptions of the problem.

Question 7

A mentally ill, homeless individual who receives treatment, stabilizes, and then returns to the community with no services, no follow-up, and no place to live is caught in the ______.&#10;A) revolving door&#10;B) cycle of violence&#10;C) health care debacle&#10;D) managed loop

Accepted Answer

The term "revolving door" is commonly used to describe the cycle of mentally ill homeless individuals who receive treatment, stabilize, and are then released back into the community without adequate support or resources, leading them to become homeless and untreated once again. The cycle repeats itself, creating a revolving door effect.

Question 8

Which public policy initiative set urban renewal in motion?&#10;A) Community Mental Health Centers Act of 1963&#10;B) Olmstead v. L.C. (1999)&#10;C) Housing Act of 1949&#10;D) Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit

Accepted Answer

The Housing Act of 1949 set urban renewal in motion by providing federal funding for slum clearance and urban renewal projects. This policy aimed to improve housing and living conditions in urban areas by demolishing deteriorating housing, relocating residents, and providing funding for new housing and community development projects.

Question 9

According to the author, the primary cause of social problems such as mental health and homelessness is ______.&#10;A) a system that does not work well&#10;B) the influence of corporate America on the legislative process&#10;C) too much government intervention&#10;D) government attempts at reform

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Question 10

Lillian Rubin, the author of this reading, was a well-known ______.&#10;A) psychologist&#10;B) sociologist&#10;C) physician&#10;D) psychiatrist

Accepted Answer

Lillian Rubin was a well-known sociologist, recognized for her work in social psychology and her studies on family dynamics and social issues.

Question 11

Explain the large structural forces that have changed the face of homelessness.

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Question 12

Define urban renewal. How did this negatively impact the poor?

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Question 13

Briefly summarize patients' rights movements that began in the 1960s.

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Question 14

Describe what happened to the Community Mental Health Centers Act.

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Question 15

Name two ways to help deinstitutionalized patients make a more or less successful transition to life outside the hospital.

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Deck 48: Sand Castles and Snake Pits