Housing Meets Human Needs

A structure built for people to live in

• house

• apartment

• townhome

• mobile home

• all of these are correct

protection from nature; varies in U.S. with climate/weather

• shelter

• sleep

• privacy

• bungalow

How does housing meet our need for "sleep"?

• a place to stay warm

• protection from elements

• bedrooms

• all of these

How does housing meet our basic need of food?

• kitchens

• dining rooms

• bathrooms

• kitchens and dining rooms

Housing meets our need for _________ : from animals and humans with locks, fences, and security systems

• sleep

• privacy

• safety

• storage

___________ - closets, drawers, etc. to safeguard our possessions (such as sporting equipment, books, etc)

• storage

• privacy

• shelter

• water

Housing and psychological needs include what?

• love and belonging (community)

• privacy

• identity

• creativity

• all of these are a part of housing meeting psychological needs

How does housing affect our identity as people?

• it's based on what we like and don't like

• created by you to make it your own

• all of these

Where you are in your life cycle affects your choice of housing. What type of housing might a retired couple choose?

• condos

• apartments

• downsize their house

• live with their children again

• all of these are possibilities

When considering housing options, you should consider what major things?

• wants, family size, budget, lifestyle, goals, values, & availability

• wants, family size, privacy, lifestyle, color of house, values, & availability

• wants, needs, expenses of the future, privacy, lifestyle, color of house, values, & lot size

• none of these