Mental Retardation: Perspectives and Characteristics
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What is a characteristic of mental retardation in terms of intellectual functioning?

  • Average intellectual functioning
  • Variable intellectual functioning
  • Significantly sub-average intellectual functioning (correct)
  • Above-average intellectual functioning
  • At what age must mental retardation manifest?

  • At any age
  • Before age 18 (correct)
  • Before age 10
  • Before age 25
  • What is a possible cause of mental retardation?

  • Lack of education
  • Hereditary factors (correct)
  • Environmental pollution
  • Poor nutrition in adulthood
  • What is the IQ range associated with mental retardation?

    <p>Less than 70</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of people with mental retardation in terms of adaptive skills?

    <p>Significant limitations in one or more adaptive skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of patient with mental retardation can be taught to read and write?

    <p>Educable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some examples of trainable vocational skills?

    <p>Cooking, sewing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum age at which a person can be considered to have mental retardation?

    <p>No specific age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of describing limitations of individuals with mental retardation?

    <p>To provide appropriate supports</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an essential assumption in the AAMR definition of mental retardation?

    <p>The individual's adaptive limitations occur within the context of community environments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of an individual with mental retardation?

    <p>Significantly sub-average intellectual functioning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of providing appropriate supports to individuals with mental retardation over a sustained period?

    <p>Their functioning will generally improve</p> Signup and view all the answers

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