James has an IQ of 60.He lives in his own apartment,has a job,and supports himself.However,he often requires assistance with simple tasks such as cooking,shopping,and commuting.According to the definition of mental retardation,James is:

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Mental retardation is a condition of limited mental ability in which an individual has a low IQ,usually below 70 on a traditional intelligence test,and has difficulty adapting to everyday life.There are several classifications of mental retardation.About 89 percent of the mentally retarded fall into the mild category,with IQs of 55 to 70;most of them are able to live independently as adults and work at a variety of jobs.Since James has an IQ of 60,lives independently with a job to support him,and has some difficulty in adapting to everyday life he will be categorized as mildly retarded.

James Has an IQ of 60