Intellectual Disability Was Defined as "Subaverage General Intellectual Functioning Which

question 35

Multiple Choice

Intellectual disability was defined as "subaverage general intellectual functioning which originates during the developmental period and is associated with impairments in adaptive behavior" by which of the following AAIDD definitions?

• A)1973 AAIDD definition
• B)1961 AAIDD definition
• C)1992 AAIDD definition
• D)2002 AAIDD definition

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Definitions:

Chemical Imbalance

A term often used to describe a theory that certain psychiatric disorders are caused by an imbalance of chemicals in the brain, particularly neurotransmitters.

Learning Perspective

A psychological approach that emphasizes the effects of experience on behavior, suggesting that learning from the environment is key to understanding human and animal behavior.

Environment

The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates, including both natural and built factors.

Experiences

Events or occurrences that leave an impression on someone, contributing to their knowledge or understanding of the world.