TESTING AND INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES
THE DYNAMICS OF INTELLIGENCE
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70
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80
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90
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100
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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: -Diagnosing Intellectual Disability A full-scale IQ score of around 70 to 75 indicates a significant limitation in intellectual functioning. However, the IQ score must be interpreted in the context of the person’s difficulties in general mental abilities.
Detailed explanation-3: -IQ (intelligence quotient) is measured by an IQ test. The average IQ is 100, with the majority of people scoring between 85 and 115. A person is considered intellectually disabled if they have an IQ of less than 70 to 75.
Detailed explanation-4: -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.
Detailed explanation-5: -Intellectual disability is the most common developmental disability. According to the American Association of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, an individual has intellectual disability if he or she meets three criteria: IQ is below 70-75.