Johnny has dropped out of school.Testing while in school placed his IQ between 60 and 65,and he exhibits adaptive skills that would be considered below average.Johnny's diagnosis,according to the DSM-IV-TR criteria,would be a
A) mild intellectual disability.
B) moderate intellectual disability.
C) severe intellectual disability.
D) specific learning disability.

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According to DSM-IV-TR, individuals with IQ scores between 50-70 are diagnosed with mild intellectual disability. Johnny's IQ score falls in this range and he also exhibits adaptive skills that are below average. Therefore, the best diagnosis for Johnny would be mild intellectual disability.

Johnny Has Dropped Out of School