The Prevalence of a Disorder Refers to

question 109

Multiple Choice

The prevalence of a disorder refers to

• A)its accuracy or correctness as a diagnosis of a real mental illness.
• B)the agreement among professionals about a diagnosis for a specific patient or client.
• C)the percentage of persons who exhibit the symptoms of a particular disorder.
• D)the popularity of a diagnosis among different types of mental health professionals.

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Definitions:

Immune Response

The body's defense mechanism against pathogens, involving recognition and elimination of foreign substances.

IgE

Immunoglobulin E, a class of antibodies produced by the immune system in response to allergens, playing a key role in allergic reactions.

Parasitic Worms

Organisms that live on or inside another host organism, causing harm by feeding off the host's nutrients.

IgA

Crucial for the immunity of mucosal surfaces, Immunoglobulin A functions as a key antibody type.