If You Cosign and the Debt Is Not Paid Off

question 55

True/False

If you cosign and the debt is not paid off, that fact does not become a part of your credit record.

Distinguish between necessary and unnecessary elements in business writing.

Apply principles of grammar and punctuation to improve business documents.

Understand the significance of using parallel structure and avoiding redundancy in writing.

Identify the appropriate usage of jargon, slang, and cliches in business communication.

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Definitions:

Wyatt Standards

Legal standards established from a case to ensure the humane treatment and rights of mental health patients, including the right to receive individual treatment and care.

Psychiatric Patients

Individuals receiving medical treatment for disorders that affect the mind, emotions, and behavior.

Mental Disorder

A wide range of conditions that affect mood, thinking, and behavior, leading to distress or impairment in functioning.

Substance Abuse

Diagnosis given in the DSM-IV when a person’s recurrent substance use leads to significant harmful consequences, as manifested by a failure to fulfill obligations at work, school, or home; the use of substances in physically hazardous situations; legal problems; and continued use despite social and legal problems.