Why Is It Important to Have Access to a Legal

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Multiple Choice

Why is it important to have access to a legal dictionary such as Black's Law Dictionary?

• A) Some words such as "trusts" or "consideration" have specific law meanings that are not necessarily the same as their meaning in ordinary speech.
• B) Many paralegals have trouble with spelling.
• C) Attorneys often quiz their paralegals on law terminology.
• D) All of these choices are correct.

Understand the concept and impact of microaggressions on people of color.

Describe strategies for increasing the diversity of mental health providers, including the training of paraprofessionals.

Recognize the influence of cultural differences on psychological diagnosis and treatment.

Identify the effects of societal and political attitudes on the mental health and diagnosis of communities of color.

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Definitions:

Common Shares

Shares of stock representing ownership in a company, giving holders voting rights and a share in the company’s profits through dividends.

Stockholders' Equity

The residual interest in the assets of an entity after deducting liabilities, representing ownership interest held by stockholders.

Noncontrolling Interest

The portion of equity in a subsidiary not owned by the parent company, reflecting the interests of outside investors.

Subsidiary's Net Income

The amount of profit remaining after all expenses, including taxes and operating costs, have been subtracted from total revenue, specific to a company that is controlled by another entity.