Which of the Following Statements Is True About Gender Differences

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about gender differences in anxiety disorders?

• A) Gender differences in anxiety disorders have not been found.
• B) Boys are more likely than girls to display anxiety disorders in childhood.
• C) Girls are more likely than boys to display anxiety disorders in childhood.
• D) Girls are more likely than boys to display anxiety disorder in adolescence.

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