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Attention Deficit/hyperactivity Disorder Appears to Be Caused by Chromosomal Abnormalities

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Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder appears to be caused by chromosomal abnormalities


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Preattention

A cognitive process allowing the brain to focus on relevant stimuli while ignoring irrelevant information.

Base-Rate Information

Fundamental statistics or probabilities that are used for reference or as a baseline in decision-making processes.

Representativeness Heuristic

A mental shortcut that involves making judgments based on how much one thing resembles another, which can lead to biases in decision making.

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Statistical data that provides foundational probabilities of certain events or characteristics within a specific population.

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