Megan Has an IQ Score of 30,and She Is Able

question 183

Multiple Choice

Megan has an IQ score of 30,and she is able to perform simple tasks in highly structured environments.According to the system traditionally used to categorize various levels of mental retardation,Megan would most likely be classified as having

• A) mild mental retardation.
• B) moderate mental retardation.
• C) severe mental retardation.
• D) profound mental retardation.

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Definitions:

Cohesiveness

The quality of forming a united whole, often used to describe the degree of camaraderie and solidarity within a group.

Groupthink

A phenomenon where the desire for harmony or conformity in a group results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.

Heterogeneity

The quality or state of being diverse in character or content; having a variety of different elements or components.

Self-Categorisation Theory

A social psychological theory that explains how and why individuals identify with specific social groups and behave according to that group membership.