A person wonders, How likely am I to qualify for a DSM diagnosis in my lifetime? Assuming this person is typical, the MOST accurate answer (based on survey results) would be:A) Unlikely; only approximately 10 percent of all people will ever qualify for a DSM diagnosis.B) Somewhat unlikely; approximately 20 percent of all people will at some point qualify for a DSM diagnosis.C) Pretty likely; approximately one-third of all people will at some point qualify for a DSM diagnosis.D) Likely; almost half of all people will at some point qualify for a DSM diagnosis.

Question

A person wonders, How likely am I to qualify for a DSM diagnosis in my lifetime? Assuming this person is typical, the MOST accurate answer (based on survey results)  would be:A)  Unlikely; only approximately 10 percent of all people will ever qualify for a DSM diagnosis.B)  Somewhat unlikely; approximately 20 percent of all people will at some point qualify for a DSM diagnosis.C)  Pretty likely; approximately one-third of all people will at some point qualify for a DSM diagnosis.D)  Likely; almost half of all people will at some point qualify for a DSM diagnosis.

Diana Mcdonald · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  Studies and surveys, such as the National Comorbidity Survey, have found that nearly half of all people will meet the criteria for a DSM diagnosis at some point in their lives, indicating that mental health issues are quite common.

Definitions

Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives

Related questions