The AAIDD Has Three Criteria for Defining Mental Retardation

question 72

Multiple Choice

The AAIDD has three criteria for defining mental retardation. How many of these criteria must be met to qualify as mentally retarded?

• A) any one
• B) any two
• C) any two if severe enough
• D) all three

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