Which of the Following Statements Is a Reason Why It

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is a reason why it is important to classify abnormal behavior?

• A) Important decisions are made on the basis of classification, including those related to therapy.
• B) It allows mental health professionals to label people who engage in unpopular or different behaviors than the majority of a population.
• C) The DSM classification helps clinicians use a consistent nomenclature when applying for research grants.
• D) The DSM classification provides clients with a label that they can use for understanding their problems.

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Definitions:

Decertification Request

A formal application to remove the certification or recognition of a labor union as the bargaining representative of a group of employees.

Collective Bargaining

The process of negotiating employment terms between an employer and a group of employees, often represented by a union, to reach a labor agreement.

Labour Relations Board

A governmental body responsible for overseeing and enforcing labor and employment laws, including mediating disputes.

Compulsory Arbitration

A mandatory process where disputing parties must submit their conflict to arbitration, an alternative dispute resolution method, instead of going through the court system.