The American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities now prefers the term ___________ to refer to individuals characterized by significant limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior.
A)intellectual disability
B)mental retardation
C)developmental disability
D)mentally handicapped

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The American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities has shifted towards using the term "intellectual disability" as it is more respectful and person-centered than the previously used "mental retardation" and "mentally handicapped". "Developmental disability" is a broader term that encompasses intellectual disability but also includes disabilities in other areas such as physical, sensory, and communication abilities.

The American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Now Prefers