Define mental retardation or intellectual disability.
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Mental retardation is an outdated term that was used to describe individuals with significantly impaired intellectual and adaptive functioning. The term is now considered pejorative and has been replaced with the term "intellectual disability" (ID). ID is defined by an IQ under 70, in addition to deRead more
Mental retardation is an outdated term that was used to describe individuals with significantly impaired intellectual and adaptive functioning. The term is now considered pejorative and has been replaced with the term “intellectual disability” (ID). ID is defined by an IQ under 70, in addition to deficits in two or more adaptive behaviors that affect everyday, general living.
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