Keisha has been diagnosed with both depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder.Which of the following describes a diagnosis of two or more psychological disorders?
A) dual diagnosis
B) co-psychological disorders
C) comorbidity
D) multiple disorder syndrome

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Comorbidity refers to the presence of two or more psychological disorders in the same individual. A dual diagnosis typically refers to the co-occurrence of a substance use disorder and a mental health disorder. Co-psychological disorders and multiple disorder syndrome are not commonly used terms within the field.

Keisha Has Been Diagnosed with Both Depression and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder