Adrianne has suffered from cognitive deficits for her entire life. When she was a child, she was diagnosed as suffering from "mental retardation." If she was now rediagnosed with the DSM-5 and found to have the same symptoms, which label would replace her former diagnosis?

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The term "mental retardation" is no longer used in the DSM-5 and has been replaced by "intellectual disability," which is defined as significant limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behaviors. This change was made to shift the focus from the negative connotations of the old term to a more positive, person-centered approach.

Adrianne Has Suffered from Cognitive Deficits for Her Entire Life