Describe the Classifications of Intellectual Disability

question 104

Essay

Describe the classifications of intellectual disability. What is the utility of such a range, and how has the position of the American Association of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities changed this position?

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Definitions:

Social-cognitive Theory

A theory of learning and social behavior which emphasizes the role of observational learning, social experience, and reciprocal determinism in the development of personality.

Moral Competence

The ability to make choices and judgments that are ethical and in accordance with one’s values and societal norms.

Moral Performance

How an individual actually behaves when faced with moral dilemmas, as opposed to their knowledge of moral principles.

Distinction

A difference or contrast between similar things or people, often highlighting a unique feature or quality.