Five-Year-Old Jake Has an IQ of 65, He Has Not

question 236

Multiple Choice

Five-year-old Jake has an IQ of 65, He has not yet learned to count and does not know the names of all the colours, but his adaptive behaviour includes being able to tie his shoes without help, tell stories and jokes, and help his mother with cooking. Which of the following diagnoses would fit Jake?

• A)Mild mental retardation
• B)Moderate mental retardation
• C)Severe mental retardation
• D)None of the above

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Definitions:

Empathy

An emotional response to others as if we ourselves were in that person’s situation; feeling pleasure at another’s pleasure or pain at another’s pain.

Responsible

The state or quality of being accountable or to blame for something, often involving obligations to act ethically and sensibly.

Bystanders

Individuals who are present at an event or incident but do not take part.

Emergency Situation

This refers to an unforeseen and urgent event requiring immediate action, often posing danger or threat to life, property, or environment.