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Describe the Diagnostic Criteria for an Intellectual Disability; Explain Why

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Describe the diagnostic criteria for an intellectual disability; explain why emotional support from others is so important for individuals with intellectual disabilities, and discuss the biological and environmental causes of this condition.


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Psychological Triad

The three essential topics of psychology: how people think, how they feel, and how they behave.

Psychological Health

A state of well-being in which an individual realizes their own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively, and is able to make contributions to their community.

Clinical Psychology

A branch of psychology focused on diagnosing and treating mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.

Mental Disorders

Health conditions characterized by alterations in thinking, mood, or behavior associated with distress and/or impaired functioning.

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