A Person Wonders, "How Likely Am I to Qualify for a DSM

question 33

Multiple Choice

A person wonders, "How likely am I to qualify for a DSM diagnosis in my lifetime?" Assuming this person is "typical," the MOST accurate answer (based on survey results) would be:

• A) "Unlikely; only approximately 10 percent of all people will ever qualify for a DSM diagnosis."
• B) "Somewhat unlikely; approximately 20 percent of all people will at some point qualify for a DSM diagnosis."
• C) "Pretty likely; approximately one-third of all people will at some point qualify for a DSM diagnosis."
• D) "Likely; almost half of all people will at some point qualify for a DSM diagnosis."

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Definitions:

Reasonable Care

A legal standard requiring individuals or organizations to act with the level of caution and vigilance that a prudent person would under similar circumstances, to prevent harm to others.

Scienter

Intent or knowledge.

Innocent Misrepresentation

A false statement about a fact material to an agreement that the person who made the statement believed to be true.

Mutual Mistake

The result of an error by both parties about a material fact, that is, one that is important in the context of a particular contract.