Which of the Following Individuals Clearly Does NOT Meet the Criteria

question 273

Multiple Choice

Which of the following individuals clearly does NOT meet the criteria for a diagnosis of intellectual disability?

• A)21-year-old Jack has Down syndrome and lives in a supervised residential treatment facility.
• B)Thomas has an IQ of 80 and is able to live on his own with some help from his family.
• C)14-year-old Jujuan has extreme difficulty with language,cannot read,cannot follow basic rules,and needs help with his personal hygiene.
• D)25-year-old Christine has an IQ of 65 and lives at home,where she receives much assistance with learning practical and social skills.

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Definitions:

Decision-Making

The process of making choices by identifying a decision, gathering information, and assessing alternative resolutions.

Anchoring

A cognitive bias in decision-making where an individual relies too heavily on an initial piece of information (the "anchor") when making judgments.

Adjustment Heuristic

A decision-making process where an initial estimate is adjusted based on additional information or analysis.

Associative Play

A stage in child development where children play together, engaging in similar or complementary activities but without a set organization, rules, or goals.