What Must a Child Have in Order to Be Diagnosed

question 19

Multiple Choice

What must a child have in order to be diagnosed as intellectually disabled

• A) deficiencies in adaptive skills such as self-care and social interactions 
• B) evidence that there is no organic cause for any mental deficiencies 
• C) an IQ score below 100 
• D) a verifiable brain injury

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Definitions:

Pluralist Model

A theoretical framework suggesting that power in a society is distributed among multiple groups and organizations, rather than being concentrated in the hands of a few.

Political Power

The capacity or authority to direct or influence the behavior of others or the course of events politically.

Competing Interest Groups

Organizations or groups that advocate for their specific interests and objectives, often competing with each other for influence over policy and decisions in the public sphere.

Totalitarian Society

A form of government where the state holds total authority over society and seeks to control all aspects of public and private life wherever possible.