Which of these is an element of the formal definition of intellectual disability?
A) adaptive behavior severely below a level appropriate for the person's age
B) evidence of brain damage
C) slower than normal reflexes
D) onset of deficits prior to age 6

Question

Which of these is an element of the formal definition of intellectual disability?
A) adaptive behavior severely below a level appropriate for the person's age 
B) evidence of brain damage
C) slower than normal reflexes 
D) onset of deficits prior to age 6

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Intellectual disability is characterized by significant limitations in both intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior, which covers social and practical skills, and these limitations originate before the age of 18.

Which of These Is an Element of the Formal Definition