Sophia Is in the Fifth Grade and Lives in One

question 24

Multiple Choice

Sophia is in the fifth grade and lives in one of the most impoverished areas in the state. She has a history of academic failure although she is very sensitive to teacher expectations. Her teachers have noticed that she responds best when candy is offered as an incentive. Sophia's IQ is 65. She is most likely a victim of

• A) organic intellectual disability.
• B) cultural-familial intellectual disability.
• C) vitamin deficiency intellectual disability.
• D) lead poisoning.

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