Which of the Following Best Describes the Relative Rates of Mental

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the relative rates of mental disorders in children and adolescents of different sexes?

• A) Boys are more likely than girls to experience mental disorders in childhood, but boys and girls are equally likely to experience mental disorders in adolescence.
• B) Boys are more likely than girls to experience mental disorders in childhood, but girls are more likely to experience mental disorders in adolescence.
• C) Boys and girls have equal rates of mental disorders in childhood and in adolescence.
• D) Boys and girls have equal rates of mental disorders in childhood with boys experiencing more mental disorders in adolescence.

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