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Mild Intellectual Disability That Is More Common Among Children in Lower

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Mild intellectual disability that is more common among children in lower socioeconomic statuses is called _____ retardation.


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Socially Constructed

The concept that ideas, meanings, or values are created through interactions within a society rather than inherently existing.

Significant Others

Those with whom we have a close affiliation.

Symbolic Interaction Theory

A sociological perspective that emphasizes the role of symbols and language as core elements of all human interaction, focusing on how people create and maintain their social realities.

Differential Reinforcement

A behavioral technique that reinforces desirable behavior while withholding reinforcement for undesirable behavior.

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