Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Epidemiology of Obsessive-Compulsive

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the epidemiology of obsessive-compulsive disorder is accurate?

• A)Obsessive-compulsive disorder occurs in about 10 percent of the general population of adolescents.
• B)Onset for boys tends to be postpubertal.
• C)Onset for girls tends to be prepubertal.
• D)Mean age of onset is about 10 years of age.

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Definitions:

Disposable Income

Income that is available for saving and spending after income taxes have been deducted.

Consumption

The act of using up goods and services by households or individuals, leading to a decrease in their quantity.

Marginal Propensity

The ratio of a change in consumption (or saving) to a change in income, indicating how much of an income change individuals will spend or save.

Disposable Income

The amount of money available for savings or expenditure after all taxes and social security fees have been deducted.