An IQ of Approximately 70 or Below and Difficulty Adapting

question 50

Multiple Choice

An IQ of approximately 70 or below and difficulty adapting to the normal demands of life is most clearly an indication of

• A) savant syndrome.
• B) divergent thinking.
• C) convergent thinking.
• D) an intellectual disability.

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Definitions:

Empathy

The capacity to comprehend and empathize with another individual's emotions, effectively placing oneself in the position of another.

Compassion

The feeling of empathy and concern for the suffering or misfortune of others, often accompanied by a desire to help.

Openness To Experience

How interested a person is in trying new activities and playing with new ideas, beliefs, and value systems; part of the Big Five personality traits.

Self-expansion

A psychological model suggesting individuals enhance their self-concept through the inclusion of others' characteristics, resources, and perspectives.