Which of the Following Trajectories Accurately Reflects the Changes in Mental

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following trajectories accurately reflects the changes in mental disorder by age?

• A) Prevalence consistently increases from childhood through adulthood.
• B) Prevalence consistently decreases from childhood through adulthood.
• C) Prevalence increases from childhood to young adulthood then decreases.
• D) Prevalence decreases from childhood to young adulthood then increases.

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