The Age Before Which Symptoms Must Be Evident in Order

question 16

Multiple Choice

The age before which symptoms must be evident in order to substantiate a diagnosis of intellectual disability is

• A) fairly arbitrary.
• B) based on medical considerations.
• C) based on the significant differences found in individuals who are either just above or just below the designated age.
• D) based on studies showing that the designated level separates most individuals with brain deficits from those who do not have such abnormalities.

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Definitions:

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