Dikeshia is giving a presentation in her abnormal psychology class on the prevalence of psychological disorders. If you were a student in that class, what general category of disorders would you expect her to mention as one of the most frequently diagnose

A) anxiety disorders
B) dissociative disorders
C) personality disorders
D) schizophrenia


Answer: A
Rationale: Anxiety disorders are among the most frequently diagnosed, affecting more than 20 % of the population in the United States.

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