What Are the DSM-5 Criteria for Intellectual Disability

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Multiple Choice

What are the DSM-5 criteria for intellectual disability?

• A)IQ approximately 60 or below, deficits in communication, and onset prior to age 18
• B)IQ approximately 65 or below and deficits in adaptive functioning, with onset at any age
• C)IQ approximately 70 or below and onset prior to age 18
• D)IQ approximately 70 or below, deficits in adaptive functioning, and onset prior to age 18

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Definitions:

Recall

The cognitive process of retrieving information from memory without the aid of cues.

Cognitive Impairment

A reduction in cognitive function compared to a person's previous level of performance, potentially affecting memory, decision-making, and attention.

Theory Of Mind

Awareness and understanding of mental processes.

Social Reciprocity

The mutual exchange of social behaviors, such as sharing and cooperation, between individuals.