Asked by Rare? Folea on Sep 27, 2024
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Imagine that Marino is in fact,diagnosed as having a psychological disorder and 3% of the adult population also suffers from this disorder.This 3% is known as the ___________.
A) etiology
B) concordance
C) prevalence
D) comorbidity
Prevalence
The proportion of a particular population found to be affected by a specific condition at a given time.
Etiology
The study of the causes or origins of diseases or disorders.
Concordance
In genetics, the occurrence of the same trait or medical condition in both members of a pair of twins or in multiple members of a family, indicating genetic influence.
- Gain insight into the occurrence and features of mental health disorders.
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ADREUNA PINKSTON2 days ago
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Prevalence refers to the proportion of individuals in a population who have a particular disorder or condition at a given point in time. In this case, 3% of the adult population has the same psychological disorder as Marino, which means that this 3% represents the prevalence of that disorder in the population. Etiology refers to the study of the origins or causes of a disorder, concordance refers to the degree to which a disorder occurs in both members of a twin pair or in other related individuals, and comorbidity refers to the presence of multiple disorders in the same individual. None of these options are as directly related to the given information as prevalence.
Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the occurrence and features of mental health disorders.