The Concordance Rate for Bipolar Disorder Is Around 85

question 230

Multiple Choice

The concordance rate for bipolar disorder is around 85%. This statistic indicates that:

• A)Over the entire lifespan, approximately 85% of the population will experience symptoms of the disorder
• B)The rates do not achieve the accepted scientific 95% statistical levels and so genetics are not a significant factor in bipolar disorder
• C)Genes account for 85% of the variability in whether someone develops bipolar disorder
• D)There is an 85% chance of developing bipolar disorder in people at risk