IDEA describes "intellectual disability" as:
A)an IQ in the low-average range, along with deficits in average functioning.
B)significantly subaverage general intellectual functioning along with deficits in adaptive functioning.
C)significantly average general intellectual functioning along with other deficits.
D)an IQ in the subaverage range along with deficits in average functioning.

Question

IDEA describes "intellectual disability" as:​
A)an IQ in the low-average range, along with deficits in average functioning.
B)significantly subaverage general intellectual functioning along with deficits in adaptive functioning.​
C)significantly average general intellectual functioning along with other deficits.​
D)an IQ in the subaverage range along with deficits in average functioning.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) describes "intellectual disability" as significantly subaverage general intellectual functioning (typically measured by an IQ score of 70 or below) along with deficits in adaptive functioning (i.e. difficulties with practical, day-to-day tasks like communication, socialization, and independent living skills).

IDEA Describes "Intellectual Disability" As:​

IDEA Describes "Intellectual Disability" As: