Five-Year-Old Jake Has an IQ of 68

question 38

Multiple Choice

Five-year-old Jake has an IQ of 68.He has not yet learned to count and does not know the names of all the colors,but he can tie his shoes without help,loves to tell stories and jokes,and helps 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 are correct.

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