Why Is a Patient's Age Important Information in the Clinical

question 41

Multiple Choice

Why is a patient's age important information in the clinical description?

• A) because young children do not experience true psychological disorders
• B) because older adults are reluctant to report psychological symptoms
• C) because children are not reliable sources of information about symptoms
• D) because disorders occurring in childhood may be expressed differently at older ages

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