What Term Refers to the Number of New Cases of a Disorder

question 45

Multiple Choice

What term refers to the number of new cases of a disorder that occur over a given time period?

• A) Point prevalence
• B) 1-year prevalence
• C) Incidence
• D) Valence

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Definitions:

Behavioural

Related to the actions or reactions of a person in response to external or internal stimuli.

Overcompensate

Making excessive corrections or adjustments in attempting to rectify a perceived flaw, mistake, or deficiency.

Inferiority Complex

A psychological condition in which an individual feels a pervasive sense of inferiority to others, often leading to lack of self-esteem and overcompensation in various forms.

Superiority Complex

A psychological defense mechanism in which an individual's feelings of superiority are exaggerated, often to mask feelings of inferiority.