What Is the Major Difference Between the DSM-5 System of Classification

question 75

Multiple Choice

What is the major difference between the DSM-5 system of classification of levels of intellectual disability and the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) system?

• A)The AAIDD system is based on disabilities.
• B)The AAIDD system is based on abilities.
• C)The AAIDD system is based on IQ.
• D)The AAIDD system is based on the level of support required.

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Definitions:

Masculinity

A set of attributes, behaviors, and roles traditionally associated with boys and men.

Androcentric Bias

Androcentric bias is the tendency to prioritize male perspectives or interpretations, often at the expense of female or non-binary viewpoints, especially in research and theory.

Heterosexual Relationships

Romantic or sexual relationships between individuals of the opposite sex.

Cognitive Abilities

The mental skills and capabilities enabling an individual to learn, think, reason, solve problems, and adapt to new situations.