Asked by Magnet Cross on Feb 18, 2024
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Which of the following is true about the prevalence of bipolar disorder?
A) Women are more likely than men to develop bipolar disorder.
B) Men are more likely than women to develop bipolar disorder.
C) Women and men are equally likely to develop bipolar disorder.
D) Men are three times as likely than women to develop bipolar disorder.
Prevalence
Proportion of the population who have a specific disorder at a given point or period in time.
- Understanding the prevalence of bipolar disorder in different genders.
- Recognizing the potential differences in the development of bipolar disorder between men and women.
- Identifying the potential higher likelihood of women developing bipolar disorder compared to men.
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Phillip SpickenbaumFeb 18, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Studies have shown that there is no significant difference in the prevalence of bipolar disorder between men and women. Therefore, choice C is the most accurate.
Learning Objectives
- Understanding the prevalence of bipolar disorder in different genders.
- Recognizing the potential differences in the development of bipolar disorder between men and women.
- Identifying the potential higher likelihood of women developing bipolar disorder compared to men.