The Finding That There Is a Decreasing Prevalence of Most

question 22

Multiple Choice

The finding that there is a decreasing prevalence of most mental disorders with age should be interpreted cautiously for which of the following reasons?

• A) Older adults are more likely to remember having symptoms of a disorder.
• B) Older adults who participate in surveys may reflect a survivor effect.
• C) Older adults are less likely to express symptoms in somatic ways.
• D) Older adults are more likely to participate in surveys because they have more time.
• E) Older adults are more likely to report their symptoms.

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