Discretion Refers to  the Authority to Make Decisions Without Reference

question 96

True/False

Discretion refers to  the authority to make decisions without reference to specific rules or facts, relying on one's own judgment.

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Definitions:

Multiple-personality Disorder

Now referred to as Dissociative Identity Disorder, it is a psychological condition where two or more distinct and separate identities or personality states are present in, and alternately take control of, an individual.

Psychosis

A severe mental disorder in which thought and emotions are so impaired that contact is lost with external reality.

Diagnostic Label

A term or phrase used in healthcare to categorize and identify a specific condition or disorder.

Dissociative Disorder

A mental health condition that involves disruptions or breakdowns of memory, awareness, identity, or perception, often in response to trauma or stress.