The Difference Between the AAIDD and the IDEA Definitions of Intellectual

question 17

Multiple Choice

The difference between the AAIDD and the IDEA definitions of intellectual disabilities is

• A)the qualifying IQ score is lower in the AAIDD definition
• B)significantly subaverage intellect is found only in the IDEA definition
• C)the effect on educational performance is mentioned only in the IDEA definition
• D)manifestation during the developmental period is not a part of the AAIDD definition

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Definitions:

Rhymes

The repetition of similar sounding words occurring at the end of lines in poems or songs.

Flashbulb Memories

Highly detailed, exceptionally vivid 'snapshot' memories of the moment and context in which surprising and consequential (or emotionally arousing) news was heard.

Accurate

Characterized by being correct, precise, and free of errors, often used to describe information, measurements, or performance.

Long-term Memory

A type of memory responsible for the storage of information over an extended period, potentially indefinitely.