Nationwide efforts to develop housing for the homeless through community action is affected by the NIMBY (not in my backyard) syndrome, which is BEST described by which of the following?
a. the resentment toward using tax money to develop housing
b. resistance of neighborhoods to allow housing for the homeless
c. the desire to maintain separate housing for drug abusers and those with psychiatric disorders
d. a coalition of interest groups that help build houses for the homeless
B
NIMBY (not in my backyard) syndrome is a reflection of the attitude of many communities toward people who are mentally ill. In general, while most people support housing for people who are mentally ill, few want such housing near their own homes. This syndrome can also be seen in other areas such as halfway houses, garbage dumps, nuclear power plants, and airports. Communities want the services that these facilities provide; however, few want them in their own neighborhoods.
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