Two Children Are Mentally Retarded, Yet One Is Higher in Adaptive

question 63

Multiple Choice

Two children are mentally retarded, yet one is higher in adaptive skills. One would conclude that

• A) the child with adaptive skills is more likely to be ridiculed.
• B) both children will be unable to hold a job.
• C) the child lacking adaptive skills cannot benefit from training in life skills.
• D) the child lacking adaptive skills is more likely to be labeled mentally retarded.

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