Deficiencies in which of the following formally defines an intellectual disability?
A) aptitudes and kinesthetic skills
B) intelligence and intrapersonal skills
C) language and spatial thinking
D) IQ and adaptive behaviors

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Intellectual disability is formally defined as a combination of significant limitations in intellectual functioning (usually measured by IQ) and adaptive behaviors (such as communication, daily living skills, and socialization) that begin before age 18. Deficiencies in aptitudes, kinesthetic skills, language, and spatial thinking may be areas where an individual with an intellectual disability may struggle, but they do not solely define the disability.

Deficiencies in Which of the Following Formally Defines an Intellectual