The DSM-IV criteria for intellectual disability are an IQ that is
A) significantly below average and symptom onset prior to age 18.
B) significantly below average, deficits in adaptive functioning, and onset prior to age 18.
C) significantly below average, deficits in communication, and onset prior to age 18.
D) significantly below average and deficits in adaptive functioning.

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The DSM-IV criteria for intellectual disability require both a significantly below average IQ and deficits in adaptive functioning, such as difficulties with everyday skills like communication, self-care, and socialization. Additionally, these symptoms must have onset prior to age 18. Choice A only includes IQ as a criterion, while choice C specifies deficits in communication but does not include other areas of adaptive functioning. Choice D only includes deficits in adaptive functioning, without requiring a below average IQ.

The DSM-IV Criteria for Intellectual Disability Are an IQ That