In Snow and Anderson's typology of homeless individuals, the mentally ill is a subtype of which of the following groups?
A) Recently dislocated
B) Straddlers
C) Outsiders
D) Tramps

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The mentally ill are a subtype of the "Outsiders" group, which includes individuals who have difficulty functioning in society due to mental health issues or disabilities. Recently dislocated individuals are those who have recently experienced a major life change, such as a job loss or eviction. Straddlers are individuals who occasionally experience homelessness but are able to maintain housing most of the time. Tramps are individuals who are homeless by choice and prefer a transient lifestyle.

In Snow and Anderson's Typology of Homeless Individuals, the Mentally