The Prevalence of a Disorder Refers to

question 138

Multiple Choice

The prevalence of a disorder refers to

• A)its accuracy or correctness as a diagnosis of a real mental illness.
• B)the agreement among professionals about a diagnosis for a specific patient or client.
• C)the percentage of persons within a population who exhibit the symptoms of a particular disorder.
• D)the popularity of a diagnosis among different types of mental health professionals.

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Definitions:

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