Thirty-Year-Old Alex Has an IQ of 67,has Normal Language Skills,works

question 244

Multiple Choice

Thirty-year-old Alex has an IQ of 67,has normal language skills,works packing groceries in a grocery store,and lives independently in his own apartment.Which of the following statements best describes Alex's intellectual ability?

• A) Alex does not meet the criteria of having an intellectual disability because he does not exhibit poor adaptive behaviour.
• B) Alex has a mild intellectual disability.
• C) Alex has a moderate intellectual disability.
• D) Alex probably has a normal IQ and should be retested.

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Definitions:

Value Rationality

A type of decision-making process where actions are chosen based on a consistent system of values, rather than solely on instrumental, goal-oriented reasoning.

Affective Action

refers to behaviors motivated by emotions and feelings, highlighting the role of affect in guiding human actions and decisions.

Social Honor

A form of social respect, admiration, or recognition that is accorded to individuals or groups based on their actions, achievements, or social status.

Status

The relative social, professional, or other standing of someone or something within a social hierarchy.