Which of the following is the best description of intellectual disabilities?
A) A disorder in one or more of the basic ,psychological processes involved in understanding or in using language, spoken or written.
B) A disorder caused by a dysfunction in the CNS in which the brain finds difficulty distinguishing between activities that require more focus and planning and activities for which quick, impulsive actions are needed.
C) A disorder in one or more of the basic psychological processes involved in understanding or in using language, spoken or written.
D) A disorder in which an individual has a significantly lower-than-average IQ level and has deficits in functional living skills and adaptive behavior.

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Intellectual disabilities are characterized by deficits in both intellectual functioning (measured by IQ tests) and adaptive behavior. Individuals with intellectual disabilities have difficulty with basic functional skills such as communication, social interaction, and daily living activities.

Which of the Following Is the Best Description of Intellectual