Which of the following is true about reports of child behavior?
A) Different sources tend to have highly correlating reports of behavior, so typically only one source is necessary.
B) Children tend to report lower levels of psychological problems and behavioral symptoms than parents and teachers, across all disorders.
C) Children tend to overreport anxiety and mood problems, compared to teachers and parents, but teachers and parents tend to overreport disruptive behavior problems, compared to children.
D) Teachers and parents tend to overreport anxiety and depressive symptoms compared to children, and children tend to overreport disruptive behavior problems, compared to teachers and parents.

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Children, parents, and teachers often have different perspectives on a child's behavior, leading to discrepancies in reporting. Children may overreport internalizing problems like anxiety and mood issues, while external observers like parents and teachers might be more attuned to externalizing or disruptive behaviors.

Which of the Following Is True About Reports of Child