Which of the Following Is the Correct Definition of Intellectual

question 83

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct definition of intellectual disability?

• A) It is a condition of limited mental ability in which the individual (1) has a moderately low IQ, usually above 50 on a traditional intelligence test; (2) has slight trouble adjusting to the demands of everyday life; and (3) first displays these characteristics by age 25.
• B) It is a condition of limited mental ability in which the individual (1) has a low IQ, usually above 70 on a traditional intelligence test; (2) has little or no trouble adjusting to the demands of a competitive environment; and (3) first displays these characteristics by age 5.
• C) It is a condition of limited mental ability in which the individual (1) has a low IQ, usually below 50 on a traditional intelligence test; (2) has a lot of difficulty adapting to the demands of a competitive environment; and (3) first exhibits these characteristics by age 25.
• D) It is a condition of limited mental ability in which the individual (1) has a low IQ, usually below 70 on a traditional intelligence test; (2) has difficulty adapting to the demands of everyday life; and (3) first exhibits these characteristics by age 18.

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Definitions:

Brain Chemicals

Substances, including neurotransmitters and hormones, that are produced in the brain and affect mood, behavior, and cognitive functions.

Synaptic Gap

The tiny space between neurons where neurotransmitters are released to transmit neural signals from one neuron to another.

Intersection

The point at which two or more paths, ideas, or elements meet or cross.

Axon

A fiber that extends from a neuron and transmits electrochemical impulses from that neuron to the dendrites of other neurons.