What is the difference between the DSM-V and the AAIDD definitions of intellectual disability?
A. Both bodies categorize intellectual disability by IQ, but their categories are grouped differently and called by different terms.
B. The DSM-V categorizes intellectual disability by IQ, and the AAIDD defines it based on need for support in functioning.
C. The AAIDD categorizes intellectual disability based on IQ, and the DSM-V bases it on presence of deficiencies in certain domains of functioning.
D. The DSM-V and the AAIDD both reject categorization based on IQ.
Answer: B
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A) ideological commitment vs. confusion of values. B) ego-integrity vs. disgust and despair. C) leadership and followership vs. authority confusion. D) sexual polarization vs. bisexual confusion.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false