A researcher who investigates the onset or occurrence of a psychological disorder over specific periods of time is studying the ____ of the disorder.
A)incidence
B)prevalence
C)lifetime prevalence
D)criteria

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Incidence refers to the number of new cases of a disorder that occur within a specific time period, such as a year. This differs from prevalence, which refers to the total number of cases of a disorder at a given point in time. Lifetime prevalence refers to the total number of people who have had a disorder at any point in their lifetime. Criteria refer to the diagnostic standards or guidelines for determining whether someone has a particular disorder.

A Researcher Who Investigates the Onset or Occurrence of a Psychological