Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding the Prevalence

question 94

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding the prevalence of emotional and behavioural disorders?

• A) Epidemiological studies suggest that more than a third of children suffer from significant emotional or behavioural disorders by the time they are 16 years of age
• B) Epidemiological studies suggest that more than 50% of children suffer from significant emotional and behavioural disorders by the time they are 16 years of age
• C) Epidemiological studies suggest that more than two thirds of children suffer from significant emotional and behavioural disorders by the time they are 16 years of age
• D) Epidemiological studies suggest that fewer than 15% of children suffer from significant emotional and behavioural disorders by the time they are 16 years of age

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