One longitudinal study of people from ages 19-20 to age 50 found that the cumulative probability of experiencing at least one psychological disorder was 74.9%. These results led the authors to conclude that
A. abnormal behavior is not necessarily unusual.
B. older people don't tend to develop psychological disorders.
C. many disorders first appear during the late teenage years.
D. comorbidity is a major concern when assessing mental health.
Answer: A
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