Which of the Following Is True Regarding the Prevalence of Behavioral

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding the prevalence of behavioral disturbance of youth?

• A)Collishaw (2010)found that the number of adolescents reporting emotional problems decreased from 1986 to 2006.
• B)Research indicates that a majority of youth (80% or more)with mental health issues receive adequate mental health care.
• C)Less than 10% of adults with mental illness report having symptoms in childhood or adolescence.
• D)Prevalence rates are can vary depending on who is reporting on the symptoms (e.g., youth, parents, teachers).

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Definitions:

Perception Process

The cognitive process that enables us to interpret and understand our surroundings through the data acquired by our sensory organs.

Pollyanna Principle

The tendency for people to remember pleasant items more accurately than unpleasant ones, influencing a generally optimistic worldview.

Perceptual Selection

The process by which individuals filter and interpret sensory information to create a meaningful experience of the world.

Person Perceives

Refers to how an individual interprets or understands information from their environment through their senses.