Question

To be labeled with an intellectual disability, one must score below a 70 on intelligence tests and have limitations in at least two adaptive skill areas. True or False

Answer 1

It is TRUE that to be labeled with an intellectual disability, one must score below a 70 on intelligence tests and have limitations in at least two adaptive skill areas

Answer 2

Answer: The given statement is True.

Intellectual disability is a form of mental retrdation ( disorder related to mental health) primarily characterized by deficiency in mental health ( that is intellectual functioning of organism) as well as adaptive behavior, which includes different skills related to everyday life ( such as skill of social interaction).

To be diagnosed with intellectual disability, a person should have the  Intellectual quotient score significantly less the the average Intellectual quotient value ( that is below 70) and he should have deficiency of skills ( that includes adaptive behavior) required for living.