An intellectual disability is formally defined by deficiencies in
A)aptitudes and kinesthetic skills.
B)intelligence and scholastic aptitudes.
C)language and spatial thinking.
D)IQ and adaptive behaviors.

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Intellectual disability is defined by both an IQ score that is significantly below average (usually below 70) and deficits in adaptive behavior that affect everyday functioning. Aptitudes, scholastic aptitudes, language, and spatial thinking may be affected, but they are not the defining characteristics of intellectual disability.

An Intellectual Disability Is Formally Defined by Deficiencies in