According to your textbook, those who are labeled as having an intellectual disability
A) must have an IQ above 70 but below 100.
B) are sensitive to rejection and easily hurt by teasing and ridicule.
C) cannot become well-adjusted members of society.
D) also have savant syndrome.

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Individuals with intellectual disabilities often experience heightened sensitivity to social cues such as rejection, teasing, and ridicule. This sensitivity can affect their social interactions and emotional well-being. The other options are incorrect: A) The IQ threshold for intellectual disability is typically below 70, not within the 70-100 range. C) Many individuals with intellectual disabilities can become well-adjusted members of society with appropriate support and interventions. D) Savant syndrome is rare and not a characteristic of all individuals with intellectual disabilities; it involves exceptional abilities in a specific area despite significant cognitive challenges.

According to Your Textbook, Those Who Are Labeled as Having