Discuss the Difference in Expected Prevalence Rates for Intellectual Disabilities

question 51

Essay

Discuss the difference in expected prevalence rates for intellectual disabilities based on the hypothetical normal curve of intelligence)and the actual prevalence figures.

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Definitions:

Error

A mistake or discrepancy caused by a failure in judgment, incorrect reasoning, or an oversight.

Judgment

The capacity to make well-considered choices or come to reasonable conclusions.

Optimistic Bias Heuristic

A cognitive shortcut that leads individuals to believe that they are less likely to experience negative events compared to others.

Error

A mistake in reasoning, action, or calculation that may lead to incorrect conclusions or outcomes.