EDUCATION (CBSE/UGC NET)

EDUCATION UGC NET

PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is an example of an intellectual disability?
A
Dyslexia
B
ADHD
C
Mental Retardation
D
Autistic spectrum disorders
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Dyslexia: It is a specific language-based learning disability, which means it causes problems with certain abilities such as reading, spelling, word order, etc. ADHD: It is an Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder involves difficulty in staying focused and paying attention and hyperactivity.

Detailed explanation-2: -Intellectual disability-formerly known as mental retardation-can be caused by injury, disease, or a problem in the brain. For many children, the cause of their intellectual disability is unknown.

Detailed explanation-3: -The common types of intellectual disabilities include autism, Down syndrome, fragile x syndrome, fetal alcohol syndrome, and Prader-Willi syndrome.

Detailed explanation-4: -For example, children may: Sit up, crawl, or walk later than other children. Learn to talk later or have trouble speaking. Have trouble understanding social rules.

Detailed explanation-5: -Mental retardation (or intellectual disability) means having below average intelligence and skills necessary for daily life. It exists in children and adults whose brains do not develop properly or function within the normal range.

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