The Concordance Rate for Bipolar Disorder Is Around 85

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Multiple Choice

The concordance rate for bipolar disorder is around 85%. This statistic indicates that:

• A)Over the entire lifespan, approximately 85% of the population will experience symptoms of the disorder
• B)The rates do not achieve the accepted scientific 95% statistical levels and so genetics are not a significant factor in bipolar disorder
• C)Genes account for 85% of the variability in whether someone develops bipolar disorder
• D)There is an 85% chance of developing bipolar disorder in people at risk

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APB No.25

Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, which outlined the method for accounting for stock issued to employees, focusing primarily on the intrinsic value method.

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