Question

The DSM 5 equates functioning substantially below the expected level to be a difference of


A) At least 2 standard deviations.
B) At least 1.5 standard deviations.
C) At least 3 standard deviations.
D) At least 1 standard deviation.

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The DSM-5 equates functioning substantially below the expected level to be a difference of:

**A) At least 2 standard deviations.**

This criterion is used in the context of diagnosing intellectual disabilities, where an individual's cognitive functioning is assessed in relation to standardized measures.