Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding the Prevalence

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding the prevalence of mental disorder?

A) The actual number of individuals afflicted with a mental disorder is unknown because not everyone seeks medical attention.
B) The prevalence of mental disorder cannot be calculated because data are based on biased sources.
C) The reported prevalence of mental disorder is likely an over-count of the actual extent due to a lack of proper diagnostic measures.
D) The estimate of mental disorder in the United States is at best an estimate of the number of institutionalized populations.