Mental health and dementiaQuestion 1531 of 1700
How do individuals with developmental disorders often function?
- At a higher stage than most people of the same age
- At the same stage as most people of the same age
- At a stage that changes with the time of day
- At a lower stage than most people of the same age
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Correct answer: At a lower stage than most people of the same age
Their skills lag behind others of the same age, so they may have trouble with problem-solving, judgment, and learning.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 10.3: Caring for Clients With Developmental Disorders
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026