Brett Persistently Injects Himself with Pain Killers

question 32

Multiple Choice

Brett persistently injects himself with pain killers. This has greatly increased his chance of overdosing and dying. His behavior harms no one else. According to the DSM, is Brett's behavior consistent with the definition of a mental disorder?

• A) Yes, because very few people in society engage in this behavior.
• B) Yes, because he is persistently acting in a way that harms him.
• C) No, because his behavior must also harm the well-being of others in the community.
• D) No, because there is no evidence that his actions are out of his own control.

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Definitions:

Equilibrium

A state in a market where supply equals demand, with the selling price of goods remaining constant as long as other variables remain unchanged.

Price Floor

A government-imposed minimum price below which a certain good cannot be sold.

Price Ceiling

A government-imposed limit on how high a price can be charged for a product, service, or commodity, often aimed at protecting consumers.

Shortage

A situation where the demand for a product or service exceeds the supply available at a given price.