The frequency of new cases of a disorder within a given time period is referred to as
A) prevalence.
B) incidence.
C) base-rate.
D) probability.

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Incidence refers to the number of new cases of a disorder within a given time period. Prevalence refers to the total number of cases of a disorder within a population at a given point in time. Base-rate refers to the frequency of a given behavior or characteristic in the general population. Probability refers to the likelihood of a particular event occurring.

The Frequency of New Cases of a Disorder Within a Given