Mental Retardation and Down Syndrome Flashcards

1
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The most current approach to programming in the field of mental retardation is a functional, _____ model

A

integrated

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What can be defined as disability characterized by significant limitations in both intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior expressed in conceptual, social, and practical adaptive skills?

A

mental retardation

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3
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What are the 3 criteria for defining mental retardation?

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  • IQ falls 2 SD below norm
  • deficits in adaptive function
  • occurs under the age of 18
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4
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The cause of mental retardation is unknown in __% of cases

A

80%

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5
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Mental retardation is _ times more prevalent among men than women.

A

4

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__% of all people with mental retardation have a mild form, __% a moderate form, and _% a severe or profound form

A

75

20

5

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7
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What is the most prevalent form of mental retardation?

A

Down’s syndrome

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8
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Mental retardation is diagnosed through the administration of a standardized intelligence test and can be confirmed if the IQ is __ or lower

A

75

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9
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What are 3 instruments most commonly used for the assessment of intellectual functioning?

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  • Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale
  • Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-IV
  • Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children
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10
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Other than low IQ, what are typically the presenting symptoms in individuals with intellectual disabilities?

A

impairments in adaptive functioning

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11
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What are adaptive skills?

A

skills considered to be central to successful life functioning

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12
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Mental retardation is confirmed if a person has deficits in 2 or more adaptive functioning areas, what are 9 areas?

A
  • communication
  • self-care
  • home living
  • social skills
  • community use
  • self-direction
  • health and safety
  • functional academics
  • leisure
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