Intellectual Disability Applies to an Individual with Significant Deficits in Adaptive

question 16

Multiple Choice

Intellectual disability applies to an individual with significant deficits in adaptive functioning and a score below _____ on a standard IQ test.

• A) 50
• B) 60
• C) 70
• D) 80

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Definitions:

Heredity/Genetic Make-up

The transmission of physical or genetic characteristics from parents to offspring, determining aspects of personal appearance, health conditions, and more.

Wellness

The active pursuit of activities, choices, and lifestyles that lead to a state of holistic health.

Knowledge

Information, understanding, or skill that one gets through experience or education.

Internal Locus

Refers to the belief that one controls their own fate and outcomes through personal actions and decisions.