All the following are concerns with the IDEA definition of emotional disturbance EXCEPT ________.
A) the definition excludes students whose behavior is purely behavioral
B) the definition excludes students who exhibit signs of social maladjustment unless they have another qualifying condition
C) the reference to educational performance may be interpreted to mean academic performance only excluding other aspects of education
D) the definition includes students with cognitive and adaptive behavior deficits

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The IDEA definition of emotional disturbance does not specifically include students with cognitive and adaptive behavior deficits; these are typically covered under other categories such as intellectual disabilities.

All the Following Are Concerns with the IDEA Definition of Emotional