A person with an IQ score below 70 and a significant impairment in adaptive behaviors is said to have
A)dyslexia.
B)an intellectual disability.
C)a learning disability.
D)savant syndrome.

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An IQ score below 70 and significant impairment in adaptive behaviors is the criteria used to diagnose an intellectual disability. Dyslexia and learning disabilities refer to specific difficulties with reading, writing, or math, but do not necessarily affect intellectual ability. Savant syndrome describes a rare condition in which individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities display exceptional abilities in a specific area, such as music or math.

A Person with an IQ Score Below 70 and a Significant