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Dovorah has deficits in her cognitive functioning. These limitations were not really recognized until she got to school and her learning difficulties became apparent. As an adult, she is a fairly concrete thinker, although she is capable of living independently with a small amount of regular assistance. Dovorah is probably best described as suffering from _____ intellectual disability.
A
mild
B
moderate
C
severe
D
profound

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Understand the context: Dovorah has cognitive deficits that were not recognized until school, indicating a developmental issue.
Identify her current functioning: She is a concrete thinker and can live independently with some assistance.
Review the levels of intellectual disability: Mild, moderate, severe, and profound, each with different characteristics.
Match Dovorah's abilities to the levels: Mild intellectual disability often involves some learning difficulties and the ability to live independently with minimal support.
Conclude that Dovorah's description aligns with mild intellectual disability, as she can live independently with some assistance and is a concrete thinker.
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