The American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) Categorizes

question 27

Multiple Choice

 The American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) categorizes persons with intellectual disability according to the ____.

• A) number of deficits in adaptive functioning
• B) extent of cognitive impairment
• C) extent of support needed
• D) number of social deficits

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Definitions:

Compassionate

Showing sympathy and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others, often coupled with a desire to help.

Leaders

Individuals who guide or direct a group, organization, or country towards goals by inspiring, influencing, and initiating actions.

Cultures

The shared values, beliefs, norms, and practices that characterize a group of people or an organization.

Decisive

Being characterized by or displaying no or little hesitation; resolute in making decisions.