Which of the following are TRUE for intellectual disability that points to three basic features?
a) To be judged as intellectually disabled, a person must show significantly sub-average intellectual functioning. Persons having IQs below 70 are judged to have sub-average intelligence.
b) From infancy and early childhood, they show larger attention span, and sensitivity to environmental changes.
c) Relates to deficits in adaptive behaviour. Adaptive behaviour refers to a person’s capacity to be independent and deal effectively with one’s environment.
d) The deficits must be observed during the developmental period, that is between 0 and 18 years of age.
a) To be judged as intellectually disabled, a person must show significantly sub-average intellectual functioning. Persons having IQs below 70 are judged to have sub-average intelligence.
b) From infancy and early childhood, they show larger attention span, and sensitivity to environmental changes.
c) Relates to deficits in adaptive behaviour. Adaptive behaviour refers to a person’s capacity to be independent and deal effectively with one’s environment.
d) The deficits must be observed during the developmental period, that is between 0 and 18 years of age.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
TRUE for intellectual disability those points to three basic features are:
a) To be judged as intellectually disabled, a person must show significantly sub-average intellectual functioning. Persons having IQs below 70 are judged to have sub-average intelligence.
b) Relates to deficits in adaptive behaviour. Adaptive behaviour refers to a person’s capacity to be independent and deal effectively with one’s environment.
c) The deficits must be observed during the developmental period, that is between 0 and 18 years of age.