PSY 3430 Study Guide - Comprehensive Final Exam Guide - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Socioeconomic Status, Bt Group

• School: Ohio University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSY 3430
• Professor: Theresa Egan

Document Summary

Signi cant limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior. Show a range of capabilities and interpersonal qualities. 1-3% of population: more in males than females, more common in low ses & minority families, course. Follow developmental milestones in same order as normal kids. Can be minimized over time with right treatment, typically do not completely go away: depends on severity of intellectual disability, mild: live successfully in community as adults with right support, moderate: can perform supervised unskilled/semi skilled tasks. Severe: live in group homes/need assistance throughout life. Profound: require life long assistance and serious training for everyday tasks: comorbidities, greater chance of having other developmental, emotional or behavioral disabilities. Behavioral and emotional problems are part of spectrum of intellectual disabilities: associated outcomes, adaptive skills and level of impairment may improve over time especially for those with mild id, causes.