Question

Emily is an adult with a 4th-grade skill level in reading, writing, and math. Her doctor suggests there is no reason she can’t find a job and live independently. Which subtype of intellectual disability describes Emily?a. mild.
b. moderate.
c. profound.
d. severe.

Answer 1

Answer:

a. mild.                          

Explanation:

Intellectual disability: In psychology, the term intellectual disability is described as one of the disabilities which is distinguished as having a few specific limitations in adaptive behaviors as well as intellectual functioning that tend to cover or encompass an individual's day-to-day practical and social skills. Intellectual disability is being discovered before eighteen years of age of an individual's life.

Mild intellectual disability: If an individual's IQ level is below 70-75, then he or she would be considered as intellectually disabled. A person with a mild intellectual disability is considered slower than the average person to learn or grasp new skills or information.

In the question above, Emily is described as having a mild intellectual disability.