All of the Following Are Accurate Statements About the Prevalence

question 10

Multiple Choice

All of the following are accurate statements about the prevalence of mood disorders in children and adolescents EXCEPT:

• A) Bipolar disorder in children is often misdiagnosed as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
• B) Major depressive disorder in adolescents is largely a female disorder.
• C) Rates of attempted suicide decrease during adolescence.
• D) Adolescents with bipolar disorder may become aggressive, impulsive, sexually provocative, and accident- prone.

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