DSM-IV-TR criteria for mental retardation consists of subaverage intellectual functioning of _______or below and impairment in ________.

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The DSM-IV-TR criteria for mental retardation (now referred to as intellectual disability in DSM-5) includes subaverage intellectual functioning of 70 or below (measured by an IQ test) and impairment in adaptive functioning, which refers to a person's ability to meet the demands of daily life, including conceptual, social, and practical skills. The other options are not accurate criteria for diagnosing mental retardation (intellectual disability).

DSM-IV-TR Criteria for Mental Retardation Consists of Subaverage Intellectual Functioning