The educational system classification of intellectual disability that uses terms such as educable,trainable,and severe is not generally used because it
A) is not empirically based.
B) creates negative expectations.
C) has not been subjected to research.
D) is too complex.

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Terms such as "educable," "trainable," and "severe" create negative expectations and perpetuate stereotypes. Additionally, these terms are not used in current diagnostic criteria for intellectual disability, as classification is now based on levels of adaptive functioning rather than perceived "trainability."

The Educational System Classification of Intellectual Disability That Uses Terms