PSYC 3850 Chapter : Reading 5
9 Feb 2012
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Definitions and classifications of mr y there has been debate over the definition and classification of mr for several decades. y. Inconsistency in data collection with great differences in reported prevalence of mr may be partially attributable to the revisions and variations in some major definition and classification system. 1980) showed that the estimated mr prevalence could be reduced from 2% to 1% by the inclusion of adaptive behaviour as one of the criteria. The use of assessment of adaptive behaviour or nonverbal intellectual measures helps to reduce false positives with the reduction more marked in african- Americans and hispanics. y the findings in our australian study (leonard et al. Icd-10 provides an etiological framework and diagnostic classifications of diseases, disorders and other health conditions, and this is now complemented by the additional information provided by icidh. Information about diagnosis plus functioning provides a broader and more meaningful picture of.
