COGNITION
THINKING AND LANGUAGE
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Question
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An IQ or 70 or below and difficulty in adapting to the normal demands of life is most clearly an indication of
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savant syndrome.
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divergent thinking.
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stereotype theat.
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intellectual disability.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -To be diagnosed as having mental retardation, a person must have an I.Q. below 70-75, i.e. significantly below average.
Detailed explanation-2: -According to DSM-IV criteria, 7 an individual is diagnosed with mental retardation if they have significantly below average intellectual functioning, as defined by an intelligence quotient (IQ; measured using a standardized, individually administer/red intelligence test) at or below 70.
Detailed explanation-3: -An intellectual disability is characterised by someone having an IQ below 70 (the median IQ is 100), as well as significant difficulty with daily living such as self-care, safety, communication, and socialisation.
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