Which of the following is the correct definition of intellectual disability?
A) It is a condition of limited mental ability in which the individual (1) has a moderately low IQ, usually above 50 on a traditional intelligence test; (2) has slight trouble adjusting to the demands of everyday life; and (3) first displays these characteristics by age 25.
B) It is a condition of limited mental ability in which the individual (1) has a low IQ, usually above 70 on a traditional intelligence test; (2) has little or no trouble adjusting to the demands of a competitive environment; and (3) first displays these characteristics by age 5.
C) It is a condition of limited mental ability in which the individual (1) has a low IQ, usually below 50 on a traditional intelligence test; (2) has a lot of difficulty adapting to the demands of a competitive environment; and (3) first exhibits these characteristics by age 25.
D) It is a condition of limited mental ability in which the individual (1) has a low IQ, usually below 70 on a traditional intelligence test; (2) has difficulty adapting to the demands of everyday life; and (3) first exhibits these characteristics by age 18.

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Intellectual disability is a condition of limited mental ability in which the individual has a low IQ, usually below 70 on a traditional intelligence test. They have difficulty adapting to the demands of everyday life and first exhibit these characteristics by age 18. Option A is incorrect because a moderately low IQ is not below 70, and the individual only has slight trouble adjusting to the demands of everyday life. Option B is incorrect because a low IQ above 70 is not a characteristic of intellectual disability, and the individual has little or no trouble adjusting to the demands of a competitive environment. Option C is incorrect because a low IQ below 50 is considered severe intellectual disability, and the individual has a lot of difficulty adapting to the demands of a competitive environment.

Which of the Following Is the Correct Definition of Intellectual