Deficiencies in which of the following formally defines an intellectual disability?
A)intelligence and intrapersonal skills
B)language and spatial thinking
C)aptitudes and kinesthetic skills
D)IQ and adaptive behaviors

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Intellectual disability is formally defined by a combination of an individual's IQ score and their level of adaptive behaviors. An IQ score of 70 or below and deficits in adaptive behaviors such as communication, social skills, and self-care are typically required for a diagnosis of intellectual disability. Deficiencies in intelligence and intrapersonal skills (A), language and spatial thinking (B), and aptitudes and kinesthetic skills (C) may contribute to or be a result of an intellectual disability, but they are not the formal criteria used to define it.

Deficiencies in Which of the Following Formally Defines an Intellectual