Mental health and dementiaQuestion 685 of 1700
Providers diagnose an intellectual disability using two major criteria. Which pair is correct?
- Thinking skills (IQ) and adaptive behavior in daily life
- Physical strength and the speed of reflexes
- Age and the highest level of schooling
- Speech speed and the sharpness of hearing
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Correct answer: Thinking skills (IQ) and adaptive behavior in daily life
A provider looks at thinking ability (IQ) and adaptive behavior, which means daily living skills.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 10.3: Caring for Clients With Developmental Disorders
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026