What Is the Major Criterion for Diagnosing a Child as Cognitively

question 69

Multiple Choice

What is the major criterion for diagnosing a child as cognitively impaired?

• A)An IQ of 75 or less
• B)Subaverage functioning
• C)An IQ of 70 or less
• D)Onset before 18

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Definitions:

Bereavement Process

A series of emotional and psychological stages that individuals often experience after losing someone close to them, involving grief, mourning, and eventual adaptation to loss.

Grieving Process

A series of emotional and psychological reactions that follow the loss of something or someone important, involving stages of shock, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.

Accidents

Unforeseen incidents that happen unexpectedly and cause injury or damage without deliberate intent.

Excessive Guilt

A state of feeling remorseful or responsible for a perceived wrong more intensely or for a longer duration than is warranted.