The term intellectual disability is generally assigned to a person whose score on a standard IQ test is:
A)90 or lower
B)80 or lower
C)70 or lower
D)60 or lower

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Intellectual disabilities are generally defined as having an IQ score of 70 or lower. This means that the person falls within the bottom 2.2% of the population in terms of intellectual functioning. However, IQ scores are just one factor in determining intellectual disability, and other factors such as adaptive functioning and social skills are also taken into account.

The Term Intellectual Disability Is Generally Assigned to a Person