Less Than 10 Percent of All Cases of Intellectual Disability

question 400

True/False

Less than 10 percent of all cases of intellectual disability are organic, or related to physical disorders.

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Definitions:

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter believed to play many roles, including regulating mood, appetite, and sleep, and involved in some cognitive functions such as memory and learning.

Testosterone

Testosterone is a steroid hormone that plays a key role in the development of male reproductive tissues and secondary sexual characteristics, though it is also present in females.

Oxytocin

A hormone and neurotransmitter often associated with bonding, trust, and the regulation of social behaviors.

Frustration-Aggression Principle

A theory suggesting that frustration leads to aggressive behavior because it creates an unpleasant emotional state.