Question

Fred has an iq of 65 and cannot do schoolwork. he lives on the streets by begging, is usually dirty, and is always hungry. he would most likely be diagnosed with_____________.
a. dyslexic.b. intellectual disability.c. schizophrenic.d. depression

Answer 1

Answer:.b. intellectual disability.

Explanation:

Intellectual disability

Intellectual disability is a disorder that affect someone's neurodevelopment which highly impact their intellectual abilities. The person usually has an IQ below 70 which makes them find it hard to adjust to everyday normal situations and as a result affect their overall daily living.

The severity of intellectual disability ranges from minor to most severe and these are the common signs:

- It takes longer for the child to reach the normal milestones like all other children.

- slow learning and problems with developing normal speech.

- finding it difficult to take care of themselves such as bathing, dressing themselves and feeding themselves.

- Behavioral and social issues.

- finding it difficult to keep up with school work.

- unable to follow social norms and rules.