An Example of the Difference-Equals-Deficit Error Is _____

question 261

Multiple Choice

An example of the difference-equals-deficit error is _____.

• A) assuming that children who are hearing impaired cannot communicate as well as children who can hear
• B) failing to compare typical and atypical behavior
• C) ignoring inconsistencies in a child's language development
• D) the identification of flaws within the application of the scientific method

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Definitions:

Narrative Diagnostic

A method of diagnosing by telling and interpreting the story of a patient's condition or symptoms.

HCPCS Level I Codes

A set of codes in the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System used for coding services, procedures, and equipment in healthcare.

Current Procedural Terminology

A set of codes used by physicians and other healthcare providers to describe the types of services rendered to patients.

ICD-10-CM

ICD-10-CM stands for the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification, used in healthcare to code and classify diagnoses, symptoms, and procedures.