By the traditional definition, how many of the following 16-year-olds could potentially qualify for a diagnosis of intellectual disability? Kirk, IQ -120; McCoy, IQ - 100; Chekhov, IQ - 80; Sulu, IQ - 60?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4

Question

By the traditional definition, how many of the following 16-year-olds could potentially qualify for a diagnosis of intellectual disability? Kirk, IQ -120; McCoy, IQ - 100; Chekhov, IQ - 80; Sulu, IQ - 60?
A) ​1
B) ​2
C) ​3
D) ​4

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Intellectual disability is typically diagnosed in individuals who have an IQ score approximately 70 or below, along with significant limitations in two or more areas of adaptive behavior such as communication, self-care, and social skills. Among the options given, only Sulu, with an IQ of 60, falls within the range that could potentially qualify for a diagnosis of intellectual disability.

By the Traditional Definition, How Many of the Following 16-Year-Olds