Subaverage Intellectual Functioning Is Defined as an IQ Approximately ____

question 61

Multiple Choice

 Subaverage intellectual functioning is defined as an IQ approximately ____.

• A) one standard deviation below the mean
• B) two standard deviations below the mean
• C) a mental age of less than 10 years
• D) a mental age of less than 15 years

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Definitions:

Dopamine Receptors

Proteins located in the brain that bind to dopamine and are involved in many neurological processes, including motivation and pleasure.

Schizophrenia

An intense mental illness identified by changes in cognitive functions, sensory interpretations, moods, verbal expression, self-concept, and behavior.

Thalamus

A part of the brain located in the center of the brain, which acts as the main relay station for sensory information going to the cerebral cortex.

Schizophrenia

A chronic psychological disorder characterized by a disruption in the connections among cognition, emotion, and conduct, resulting in incorrect perceptions and unsuitable behaviors and emotions.