"Comorbidity" refers to
a. a disorder that is characterized by a fascination with death.
b. the existence of more than one disorder in a person at the same time.
c. a form of multiple personality disorder that is sometimes confused with schizophrenia.
d. a disorder that is characterized by excessive, deep-sleep patterns.
Answer: b. the existence of more than one disorder in a person at the same time.
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