Which of the Following Is True of Age and Intellectual

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of age and intellectual disability (ID) ?

• A) Only children can be diagnosed with ID.
• B) In order to be diagnosed with ID, onset of the intellectual and adaptive functioning problem must be in early childhood.
• C) There is no age criterion for ID; anyone could develop difficulties at any age and be diagnosed with the condition.
• D) ID is continuous with Alzheimer's dementia; when diagnosed in those above age 18, the diagnosis would be Alzheimer's dementia.

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Definitions:

Unconscious Forces

The underlying, hidden influences originating from the unconscious mind that affect thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Self-Objectification

The process by which individuals view themselves primarily as objects judged based on appearance, rather than based on abilities or personality.

Functionally Autonomous Motives

Refers to the idea that certain behaviors or motives can become independent from their original causes and continue to be pursued for their own sake.

Personality

The combination of character, behavioral, temperamental, emotional, and mental traits that define an individual's distinctive patterns of thinking, feeling, and acting.