Question

New name of mental retardation according to American Association of Mental Retardation

• A. Feeble Mindedness
• B. Madness
• C. Intellectual disability
• D. Mentally unstable

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The question pertains to the revised terminology for mental retardation as recognized by the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD). Historically, the term "mental retardation" has been used, but it has been replaced to eliminate the stigma and negative connotations associated with it.

The correct answer is:

• Intellectual disability

This change reflects a broader understanding and a more respectful approach to describing individuals with cognitive impairments.