Selection of Categories of Psychological Disorders

AP Psychology· difficulty 3/5

"Approximate lifetime prevalence figures." — Kessler et al., NCS-R

Anxiety 31% Mood 21% Impulse 25% SUD 15% Lifetime prevalence by category (US adults)

According to the chart, which category of disorder is most prevalent over the lifespan?

  • A

    Mood disorders

  • B

    Impulse-control disorders

  • C

    Anxiety disorders

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  • D

    Substance use disorders

Explanation

The blue wedge (anxiety disorders) is the largest. NCS-R data have repeatedly shown anxiety disorders to have the highest lifetime prevalence among broad DSM categories.

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