The Reason That 'Onset Prior to Age 18' Is Part

question 58

Multiple Choice

The reason that 'onset prior to age 18' is part of the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for intellectual disability is that

• A)the diagnosis indicates that the individual was affected during the developmental period.
• B)the diagnosis is not intended to include individuals who have suffered any form of brain damage.
• C)the diagnosis has legal implications for children.
• D)this diagnosis is reserved for children; other diagnostic terms are applied once the individual reaches the age of 18.

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Definitions:

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