Based on the text's discussion,which of the following alternatives best captures the difference,if any,between the terms mental retardation and intellectual disability?
A) The terms are used interchangeably and equally.
B) Intellectual disability is becoming the preferred term,while mental retardation is the traditional term.
C) The term intellectual disability has replaced the term mental retardation.
D) The terms refer to different types of deficits in functioning.

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The text explains that there is a shift towards using the term "intellectual disability" as the preferred term, while "mental retardation" is considered to be the traditional and outdated term. Therefore, option B correctly captures the difference between the two terms as a shift in terminology.

Based on the Text's Discussion,which of the Following Alternatives Best