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What percentage of Canadians are reported to have experienced a psychological disorder at some point in their lives?
What percentage of Canadians are reported to have experienced a psychological disorder at some point in their lives?
- 15%
- 5%
- 45%
- 33% (correct)
Which age range was reported to have the highest prevalence of psychological disorders according to the Canadian Community Health Survey?
Which age range was reported to have the highest prevalence of psychological disorders according to the Canadian Community Health Survey?
- 25-44 years
- 15-24 years
- 45-64 years (correct)
- 65+ years
What percentage of Canadian adults were diagnosed with either an anxiety or a depressive disorder between the ages of 20 and 64 in 2011/2012?
What percentage of Canadian adults were diagnosed with either an anxiety or a depressive disorder between the ages of 20 and 64 in 2011/2012?
- 3%
- 10%
- 12% (correct)
- 7%
What proportion of the population is estimated to never seek the help of a clinical psychologist or psychiatrist based on the text?
What proportion of the population is estimated to never seek the help of a clinical psychologist or psychiatrist based on the text?
Which statement best summarizes the impact of abnormal behavior according to the text?
Which statement best summarizes the impact of abnormal behavior according to the text?
What term is preferred over 'mental disorder' when referring to abnormal behaviour patterns?
What term is preferred over 'mental disorder' when referring to abnormal behaviour patterns?
Why does the text suggest using 'psychological disorder' instead of 'mental disorder'?
Why does the text suggest using 'psychological disorder' instead of 'mental disorder'?
What is the main focus of abnormal psychology?
What is the main focus of abnormal psychology?
Which model does the medical model perspective primarily associate abnormal behavior patterns with?
Which model does the medical model perspective primarily associate abnormal behavior patterns with?
What does the text suggest about the traditional distinction between mental and physical phenomena?
What does the text suggest about the traditional distinction between mental and physical phenomena?
