Gunnar is 50 years old,and he only completed the Grade 6 when he was in school.For the past 30 years,Gunnar has been a successful fisherman with five fishing boats.He is married,and his family functions well.Recently,he took part in an aging study conducted by a university near his home,and he was told that his IQ score was only 65.Which statement would best describe Gunnar,based on the definition for intellectual disability provided by the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

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Gunnar does not meet the definition of intellectual disability because, despite his low IQ score, he demonstrates successful adaptive functioning in his everyday life, as evidenced by his successful career and well-functioning family life. The American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities emphasizes both intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior in its definition.

Gunnar Is 50 Years Old,and He Only Completed the Grade