Regarding Those Individuals Who Are Intellectually Disabled, Which of the Following

question 147

Multiple Choice

Regarding those individuals who are intellectually disabled, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Intellectual disability begins at an IQ of approximately 70 or below.
• B)Support from others during childhood adds greatly to an intellectually disabled person's chances of becoming a well-adjusted member of society.
• C)Intellectually disabled persons have no handicap where feelings are concerned.
• D)A person's ability to perform adaptive behaviors, such as dressing, eating, communicating, shopping, and working, is considered less important in evaluating an intellectual disability than the IQ level.

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Definitions:

Diffuse

To spread or disperse substances from regions of higher concentration to regions of lower concentration, often referring to gases or liquids.

Crystals

Solid materials whose constituents, such as atoms, molecules, or ions, are arranged in a highly ordered microscopic structure, forming a crystal lattice that extends in all directions.

Hypotonic Solution

A solution that has a lower solute concentration than the cytoplasm of a cell, causing cell swelling.

Gain Water

The process through which cells absorb water, which can happen in a hypotonic solution environment, leading to cell swelling or bursting in severe cases.