14. Psychological Disorders
Prevalence and Comorbidity
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An individual has a comorbidity when ...
A
A psychological disorder becomes chronic.
B
Two or more psychological disorders are present at the same time.
C
They are diagnosed with any health condition.
D
Their risk of dying from the psychological disorder increases.
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Understand the term 'comorbidity' in psychology: It refers to the simultaneous presence of two or more psychological disorders in an individual.
Analyze the options provided in the problem to identify which one aligns with the definition of comorbidity.
Option 1: 'A psychological disorder becomes chronic' - This does not align with the definition of comorbidity, as it refers to the duration of a single disorder rather than the presence of multiple disorders.
Option 3: 'They are diagnosed with any health condition' - This is too broad and does not specify the presence of multiple psychological disorders.
Option 4: 'Their risk of dying from the psychological disorder increases' - This refers to the severity or impact of a single disorder, not the presence of multiple disorders. Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2: 'Two or more psychological disorders are present at the same time.'
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