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cmoore54

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Before the diagnosis of mental retardation can be made, which factors must be present? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. IQ of 70 to 100
  b. Inability to communicate effectively
  c. Poor adaptation to social situations
  d. IQ less than 70
  e. Inability to care for self appropriate to age
  f. Maladaptive coping skills

Question 2

A child known as the neighborhood bully recently set fire to a dumpster outside a supermarket. The parents report, This event happened after our child was suspended from school for fighting.. These behaviors are most consistent with:
 
  a. conduct disorder.
  b. Asperger's disorder.
  c. attention deficit disorder.
  d. pervasive developmental disorder.



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blakcmamba

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Answer to Question 1

B, C, D, E, F
The criteria for the diagnosis of mental retardation include an IQ below 70 and the child's adaptive functioning level. How well the child copes with everyday life situations is the most accurate indicator of mental retardation.

Answer to Question 2

A
The behaviors are most consistent with criteria for conduct disorder, which includes aggression against people and animals; destruction of property; deceitfulness; rule violations; and impairment in social, academic, or occupational functioning.




cmoore54

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


Missbam101

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

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