Borderline intellectual functioning
Borderline Intellectual Functioning
Borderline Intellectual Functioning (pronunciation: bor-der-line in-tel-lec-tual func-tion-ing) is a term used in the field of psychology to describe individuals who have IQ scores in the range of 70-85. This is significantly lower than the average IQ score, which is typically around 100.
Etymology
The term "borderline" is derived from the fact that individuals with this condition are on the "border" of having an intellectual disability, but do not meet all the criteria for a diagnosis of Intellectual Disability. The term "intellectual functioning" refers to the mental processes involved in learning, understanding, and applying knowledge.
Definition
Borderline Intellectual Functioning is not considered a mental disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). Instead, it is a descriptor used to characterize a person's intellectual capabilities. Individuals with Borderline Intellectual Functioning often have difficulties with day-to-day functioning, including problems with social interactions, academic performance, and occupational functioning.
Related Terms
- IQ: A measure of a person's intelligence, as determined by an intelligence test.
- Intellectual Disability: A disability characterized by significant limitations in both intellectual functioning and in adaptive behavior, which covers many everyday social and practical skills.
- Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5): The handbook used by health care professionals in the United States and much of the world as the authoritative guide to the diagnosis of mental disorders.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Borderline intellectual functioning
- Wikipedia's article - Borderline intellectual functioning
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski