Why Are Diagnosing and Classification of Mental Disorders So Important

question 50

Multiple Choice

Why are diagnosing and classification of mental disorders so important for clinicians?

• A)They allow mental health professionals to communicate efficiently.
• B)They help patients seek causes of and treatments for mental disorders.
• C)They enable comparisons between physiological and pharmacological treatments.
• D)They help therapists design new treatment plans for established disorders.

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Definitions:

Carryforward

A tax policy that allows individuals or companies to apply current year’s unused deductions or credits to future tax years.

Corporation

A legal entity that is separate from its owners, having its own rights and obligations, and is able to own assets, incur liabilities, and sell securities.

Tax Rates Change

Adjustments made by the government to the percentage at which income, corporate profits, or other bases are taxed, which may affect individuals, corporations, and valuation of investments.

GAAP

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, which are a common set of accounting principles, standards, and procedures that companies must follow when they compile their financial statements.