(Developmental disability) DD Chapter 12
Questions with complete solutions
Developmental disability (DD) - correct answer ✔✔developmental disability (DD) is preferred over the
term mental retardation.
Classification of DD is a matter of degree; it is not a disease that is present or absent
American Association on Mental Retardation (2005) - correct answer ✔✔a) Significant limitations in
intellectual functioning and in adaptive behavior
b) Originates before the age of 18
American Psychiatric Association (APA; 2000) - correct answer ✔✔a) Significantly subaverage general
intellectual functioning
b) Significant limitations in adaptive functioning in at least two of the following areas:
(i) Communication
(ii) Self-care
(iii)Home living
(iv) Social/interpersonal skills
(v) Use of community resources
(vi) Self-direction
(vii) Functional academic skills
(viii) Leisure
(ix) Health
(x) Safety
Classification of DD - correct answer ✔✔1. Classification of DD is a matter of degree; it is not a disease
that is present or absent
, 2. APA (2000) classifies DD based on its severity, using the organization's preferred term mental
retardation
3. Another classification, based on etiologic factors, recognizes two main categories:
Mild mental retardation - correct answer ✔✔about 85% of children fall into this group.
-The IQ range is roughly 50-55 to 70; 85% of children with the diagnosis fall under this category
- Often not diagnosed until after the age of 5; may appear typical during preschool years
- May acquire approximately 6th -grade level academic skills
- May lead at least a semi-independent life, possibly with a degree of supervision and support
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Moderate mental retardation - correct answer ✔✔about 10% of children fall into this category
-The IQ range is roughly 35-40 to 55-55.
- About 10% of children with DD fall into this category
-May be taught some academic and social skills, probably no more than a second grade level
- May perform unskilled work or semiskilled work under supervision as adults
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Severe mental retardation - correct answer ✔✔about 3-4% fall into this category
- The IQ range is roughly 20-25 to 35-40.
- Language acquisition is very limited
-Simple tasks may be performed under strict and constant supervision
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Questions with complete solutions
Developmental disability (DD) - correct answer ✔✔developmental disability (DD) is preferred over the
term mental retardation.
Classification of DD is a matter of degree; it is not a disease that is present or absent
American Association on Mental Retardation (2005) - correct answer ✔✔a) Significant limitations in
intellectual functioning and in adaptive behavior
b) Originates before the age of 18
American Psychiatric Association (APA; 2000) - correct answer ✔✔a) Significantly subaverage general
intellectual functioning
b) Significant limitations in adaptive functioning in at least two of the following areas:
(i) Communication
(ii) Self-care
(iii)Home living
(iv) Social/interpersonal skills
(v) Use of community resources
(vi) Self-direction
(vii) Functional academic skills
(viii) Leisure
(ix) Health
(x) Safety
Classification of DD - correct answer ✔✔1. Classification of DD is a matter of degree; it is not a disease
that is present or absent
, 2. APA (2000) classifies DD based on its severity, using the organization's preferred term mental
retardation
3. Another classification, based on etiologic factors, recognizes two main categories:
Mild mental retardation - correct answer ✔✔about 85% of children fall into this group.
-The IQ range is roughly 50-55 to 70; 85% of children with the diagnosis fall under this category
- Often not diagnosed until after the age of 5; may appear typical during preschool years
- May acquire approximately 6th -grade level academic skills
- May lead at least a semi-independent life, possibly with a degree of supervision and support
p. 363
Moderate mental retardation - correct answer ✔✔about 10% of children fall into this category
-The IQ range is roughly 35-40 to 55-55.
- About 10% of children with DD fall into this category
-May be taught some academic and social skills, probably no more than a second grade level
- May perform unskilled work or semiskilled work under supervision as adults
p.363
Severe mental retardation - correct answer ✔✔about 3-4% fall into this category
- The IQ range is roughly 20-25 to 35-40.
- Language acquisition is very limited
-Simple tasks may be performed under strict and constant supervision
p. 363
