Mental health and dementiaQuestion 686 of 1700
Which skill is an example of adaptive behavior?
- Scoring well on a written test
- Dressing oneself
- Knowing the year of a historic event
- Solving a math puzzle
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Correct answer: Dressing oneself
Adaptive behavior covers daily living skills such as dressing, toileting, and feeding oneself.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 10.3: Caring for Clients With Developmental Disorders
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026