Generalizing from the Text's Discussion About the Distribution of Intelligence

question 130

Multiple Choice

Generalizing from the text's discussion about the distribution of intelligence in the population, about what percept of the population would you expect to be diagnosed as having an intellectual disability?

• A) about 10%
• B) about 5%
• C) about 2%
• D) about one-tenth of 1%

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Definitions:

Competence

The ability to do something successfully or efficiently, often referring to a specific skill.

Delay Gratification

The ability to postpone immediate pleasure or satisfaction in order to gain a more valuable reward in the future.

Maturation

The process of becoming mature, including the growth and development of an organism or the development of physical, emotional, or intellectual qualities over time.

Preconventional Morality

A stage in Kohlberg's theory of moral development, where behavior is guided by consequences and external rewards.