Which of the following statements about comorbidity is true?
A) Co-occurring internalizing and externalizing problems are exhibited identically in males and females.
B) Some experts question whether it makes sense to draw distinctions between anxiety and depression because rates of comorbidity are so high.
C) There is little comorbidity among different psychosocial problems during adolescence within or across the broad categories.
D) Substance abuse problems are unlikely to be comorbid, exhibiting distinctly externalizing or internalizing problems.

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Comorbidity refers to the presence of two or more disorders in the same individual. Option A is incorrect as comorbidity can manifest differently in males and females. Option C is incorrect as there is a high degree of comorbidity among different psychosocial problems during adolescence. Option D is incorrect as substance abuse problems can co-occur with both externalizing and internalizing problems. The correct answer is B, as high rates of comorbidity between anxiety and depression have been observed, leading some experts to question whether these disorders should be considered as separate entities.

Which of the Following Statements About Comorbidity Is True