Between 1994 and 2003, There Was a 40-Fold Increase in the Number

question 5

Multiple Choice

Between 1994 and 2003, there was a 40-fold increase in the number of people 19 and under diagnosed each year with

• A) panic disorder.
• B) bipolar disorder.
• C) bulimia nervosa.
• D) obsessive-compulsive disorder.

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Definitions:

Egocentric

A cognitive perspective where an individual perceives the world solely from their own point of view, often disregarding others' perspectives.

Artificialism

The belief, commonly found in children, that natural occurrences are created or caused by human actions or interventions.

Artificialism

A belief, typically held by children, that environmental features were made by people.

Preoperational Children

Describes children in Piaget's stage of cognitive development, typically aged 2-7, characterized by symbolic thinking and difficulty understanding other perspectives.