In the Fifth Edition of Its Diagnostic and Statistical Manual

question 37

Multiple Choice

In the fifth edition of its Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (2013) , the American Psychiatric Association removed the so-called "bereavement exclusion," which barred diagnoses of major depressive disorders for a stipulated time after a death. Critics maintained that this change may lead to _________.

• A)primary care physicians who may have little training in care of the bereaved will be writing prescriptions for antidepressants
• B)normal reactions to the death of a loved one may now be easily misclassified as depression
• C)antidepressants prescribed for depression, which have not been shown to be helpful for bereavement, may now be commonly ordered for bereaved people
• D)All of these
• E)None of these

Understand the dynamic nature and growth of the paralegal profession.

Recognize the value and types of certification, licensing, and education for paralegals.

Identify essential skills and attributes required for success in the paralegal field.

Comprehend the ethical and confidentiality obligations of paralegals.

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Income Elasticity

A measure of how much the demand for a product or service changes with a change in consumers' income.

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Income

Funds received routinely through work or investing activities.

Income Elasticity

An indicator of the degree to which demand for a product or service shifts following a variation in consumer income.