Epidemiological Studies of Psychological Disorders Suggest That

question 180

Multiple Choice

Epidemiological studies of psychological disorders suggest that

• A) nearly everyone who needs treatment for psychological disorders receives it.
• B) epidemics involving psychological disorders are common.
• C) psychological disorders are more common than many people realize.
• D) there has been a significant decrease in prevalence rates of mental illness in the United States in recent years.

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