Psychology 2043A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Psychologist, Educational Technology, Elementary Arithmetic

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2043A/B
• Professor: Esther Goldberg

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Idd: four levels of classification for idd, mild (50-70 iq, moderate (35-50 iq, severe (20-35 iq, profound (below 20 iq, classifications of level of support" for persons with idd. Intermittent (support as needed: limited (support on a regular basis for a short period, extensive (ongoing and regular, pervasive (constant high intensity) In order for someone with low iq not to be considered idd, they would have to possess: usable adaptive skills, self sufficient in the community, maintain a full or part time job. Interact reasonably with other citizens: theory of mind: being able to understand the feelings and thought of others, the prevalence of idd is decreasing because of better dx and dx are switched over to autism, ld, or ebd. Idd and behavioural problems, hyperactivity, and inattention: lead toxicity: lead, cadmium, and mercury lead pain, leaded pencils, lead lined pipes and pottery.