In 2008, the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health

question 24

Multiple Choice

In 2008, The Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act was passed, requiring ________________________________________.

• A) all mental health diagnosis to be free of economic, cultural, and gender bias
• B) mental health professions to change mental health diagnosis, which became the DSM-5
• C) doctors and other medical professionals to understand and be proficient in basic mental health diagnosis
• D) insurance companies to reimburse for mental health and substance abuse disorders

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Definitions:

Embryos

Embryos are the early developmental stages of multicellular organisms following fertilization, before becoming fetuses.

Hypothesis

A hypothesis is a tentative explanation for an observation, phenomenon, or scientific problem that can be tested by further investigation or experimentation.

Tentative Explanation

A provisional hypothesis or theory proposed to explain an observation or phenomenon, subject to further investigation and testing.

Objective Observation

The process of gathering data or information through sensory input without bias or preconceived ideas influencing the perception.