Which of the following is NOT a factor in leading people to the erroneous notion that the homeless are almost all mentally ill?
A)viewing homelessness as an illness instead of a social condition
B)difficulty in assessing the mental status of the homeless
C)the high visibility of the homeless that are mentally ill
D)lack of mass media attention to the problem of the homeless
E)the tendency to blame deinstitutionalization for the problem of homelessness

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Lack of mass media attention to the problem of the homeless is not a factor that leads people to the erroneous notion that the homeless are almost all mentally ill. In fact, the media often does focus on the issue of homelessness. The other options A, B, C, and E all contribute to the misconception that homelessness is primarily caused by mental illness.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Factor in Leading