The DSM Is a Guidebook to

question 14

Multiple Choice

The DSM is a guidebook to

• A) mandatory sentencing for people convicted of crimes
• B) the signs and symptoms of mental illness
• C) legal definitions of criminal behavior
• D) illegal behaviors in different countries, for tourists seeking experiences that might be illegal in their home nation but legal in other places

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Definitions:

Average Wages

The mean income of workers in a particular group, sector, or economy, calculated by dividing the total wages by the number of wage earners.

Gender Pay Gap

The average difference in pay between men and women, often highlighting disparities in earnings for similar work or across the labor market.

Discrimination

Unfair or prejudiced treatment of individuals based on characteristics such as race, gender, age, or sexuality.

Market Wages

The prevailing pay rates for jobs in the competitive job market, influenced by factors such as industry, complexity, and location.