Question

Deficiency in adaptive behaviour and sub-normal intellectual ability are the characteristics of :

• A. Gifted children
• B. Learning Disabled children
• C. Creative children
• D. Mentally challenged children

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Mentally challenged children

• Mentally challenged children (now more commonly referred to in educational psychology as children with Intellectual Disability).

• According to the standard definitions (such as those by the AAIDD), an intellectual disability is characterized by significant limitations in two main areas:

1. Intellectual Functioning: Also known as intelligence, this refers to mental capacity, such as learning, reasoning, and problem-solving. This is typically measured by an IQ test, where a score below 70–75 indicates sub-normal ability.

2. Adaptive Behavior: This is the collection of conceptual, social, and practical skills that people learn and perform in their everyday lives (e.g., communication, self-care, and social interaction).

• Gifted children: These children have above-average intellectual ability (usually an IQ of 130 or higher) and high levels of task commitment.

• Learning Disabled (LD) children: These children usually have average or above-average intelligence. Their difficulty lies in specific areas like reading (Dyslexia) or writing (Dysgraphia), caused by a gap between their potential and their actual achievement.

• Creative children: These children show high levels of divergent thinking and originality. Like gifted children, they do not have sub-normal intellectual abilities.