The prevalence of a disorder refers to
A) its accuracy or correctness as a diagnosis of a real mental illness.
B) the agreement among professionals about a diagnosis for a specific patient or client.
C) the percentage of persons within a population who exhibit the symptoms of a particular disorder.
D) the popularity of a diagnosis among different types of mental health professionals.
Answer: C
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