The Most Accurate Description of the Prognosis for Individuals with Body

question 214

Multiple Choice

The most accurate description of the prognosis for individuals with body dysmorphic disorder is that __________ .

• A) recovery often occurs within one year
• B) recovery often occurs but generally takes five years or more
• C) seldom occurs, but when it does it happens within two years
• D) seldom occurs, but when it does it generally takes five years or more

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Definitions:

Survey Study

A research method involving the collection of data from a predetermined population or group by means of a questionnaire or interview.

Manipulates Factors

The adjustment or control of variables or conditions in a study or experiment to examine their effects on an outcome.

Research Method

A systematic approach to collecting data and performing scientific investigations to expand and refine knowledge in a particular field.

Random Sample

A subset of individuals chosen from a larger set, where each member has an equal chance of being selected to represent the whole.