Sophia is in the fifth grade and lives in one of the most impoverished areas in the state.She has a history of academic failure although she is very sensitive to her teacher's expectations.Her teachers have noticed that she responds best when candy is offered as an incentive.Sophia's IQ is 65.She is most likely a victim of
A)organic intellectual disability.
B)cultural-familial intellectual disability.
C)vitamin deficiency intellectual disability.
D)lead poisoning.

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Sophia's history of academic failure and response to incentives suggest that her intellectual disability may be due to environmental and cultural factors rather than organic or medical causes. Additionally, her IQ falls within the range for cultural-familial intellectual disability, which is typically caused by a combination of environmental and genetic factors. The other options (vitamin deficiency intellectual disability and lead poisoning) are not consistent with the information provided in the scenario.

Sophia Is in the Fifth Grade and Lives in One