Is There a Difference Between the Terms "Mental Retardation" and "Intellectual

question 175

Multiple Choice

Is there a difference between the terms "mental retardation" and "intellectual disability"?

• A)No. The terms are used interchangeably and equally often.
• B)Yes. "Intellectual disability" is now the preferred term, although "mental retardation" is still used often.
• C)Yes. The term "mental retardation" has replaced the term "intellectual disability" among psychologists.
• D)Yes. The terms refer to different types of deficits in functioning.

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Definitions:

Review Interval

The predetermined period between assessments or analyses of processes, systems, or inventory levels.

Safety Inventory

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The process of combining multiple pieces of data or information to create a summary or composite view.

Safety Inventory

Additional stock kept beyond expected demand to protect against variability in market demand or supply chain disruptions.