AP PSYCHOLOGY

ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

SCHIZOPHRENIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
True or false:Intellectual Disability can be diagnosed by a social worker
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A diagnosis of intellectual disability involves formal testing with an IQ test. Paediatricians or psychologists can organise these tests.

Detailed explanation-2: -Intellectual disability is characterized by low Intelligence Quotient (IQ) and impairments in adaptive daily life skills. The disorder occurs before the age of 18 years. The impact of this disorder may vary in different individuals, ranging from mild to profound.

Detailed explanation-3: -Generally, an IQ test score of around 70 or as high as 75 indicates a significant limitation in intellectual functioning.

Detailed explanation-4: -Fragile X Syndrome is the most prevalent form of inherited developmental and intellectual disability. This genetic disorder results from a change or mutation in the X chromosome. The disability affects the development of a person, more so in the areas of learning and behavior.

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