Which of the following terms is currently the preferred way of describing children whose IQ on the WISC-IV falls below 70?

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Children with an intelligence quotient (IQ) below 70 on the WISC-IV are classified as having extremely low intelligence. Other terms such as mentally retarded and mentally deficient that were used in the past have come into disfavor because of their derogatory connotations. Lacking in intelligence would also be a misleading term because even those with very low intelligence have some capabilities.

Which of the Following Terms Is Currently the Preferred Way