The Wide-Scale Study of the Frequency of Mental Disorders in the United

question 98

Multiple Choice

The wide-scale study of the frequency of mental disorders in the United States found that:

• A) the most common disorder reported was schizophrenia
• B) women report more personality disorders than men
• C) most people with active disorders were in therapy
• D) about 50% of people will develop a disorder in their lifetime

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