Which of the Following Statements About the Prevalence of Psychological

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the prevalence of psychological disorders is correct?

• A) the cost of treatment in 2003 was estimated to be about $500 billion
• B) about 4 billion days of work performance are lost each year to mental disorders
• C) psychological disorders are responsible for seventy-five percent of violent crimes
• D) psychological disorders cause more disability days lost from work than cancer does

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