While Researching Background Information on a Client, Paralegal Hudson Discovers

question 3

Multiple Choice

While researching background information on a client, Paralegal Hudson discovers that the client was once investigated by the state Fair Political Practices Commission for improperly large contributions to Congressman X's political campaign committee. As Hudson's roommate is a big fan of Congressman X, Hudson texts his roommate: "U'l neva ges wht i fnd out bout Congr. X! "

• A) has violated his duty of confidentiality by insinuating that he knows something improper about the Congressman.
• B) has not yet violated his duty of confidentiality to his client but will if he tells his roommate about what he found out during the background check.
• C) cannot violate his duty of confidentiality with this information because the information he found is public record anyway.
• D) has not violated his duty of confidentiality because no one could understand the text message anyway.

Understand the concept of compulsions as behaviors to reduce anxiety caused by obsessions.

Understand the criteria for diagnosing dissociative disorders.

Recognize the application of cognitive perspectives in understanding personal and psychological problems.

Identify the culture-bound syndromes and their originating cultures.

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Definitions:

Equilibrium

A state of balance where demand equals supply in a market, leading to a stable price.

Total Surplus

The aggregate of consumer surplus plus producer surplus in a marketplace, symbolizing the overall advantages to society.

Consumer Surplus

The incongruity between the price consumers are willing to offer for a good or service versus the final cost.

Increase Supply

An upward shift in the supply curve, indicating more of a good or service is available for sale at any given price, usually the result of factors like improved technology or decreased production costs.