Which of the following statement is not correct?

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Accepted Answer

Option 2 is the correct answer because it states that "A child with learning disability essentially has an IQ score less than 70." This statement is not correct. Learning disabilities and intellectual disabilities are distinct conditions. A learning disability does not necessarily correlate with a low IQ score. In fact, individuals with learning disabilities often have average or above-average intelligence. Learning disabilities are specific neurological disorders that affect the brain's ability to receive, process, store, and respond to information. They can impact skills such as reading, writing, and math, but they do not inherently affect overall intellectual functioning or IQ.

Now, let's explain why each of the other options is incorrect:

1. **Option 1: Intellectual Disability and Learning Disability are not same.**
   - This statement is correct. Intellectual disability and learning disability are indeed not the same. Intellectual disability is characterized by significant limitations in both intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior, which covers many everyday social and practical skills. It originates before the age of 18. On the other hand, learning disabilities are specific impairments in learning processes, such as dyslexia or dyscalculia, and do not necessarily involve a global impairment in intellectual functioning.

3. **Option 3: Intellectual Disability occurs before age 18.**
   - This statement is correct. Intellectual disability is defined as a disability characterized by significant limitations in both intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior, and it originates before the age of 18. This age criterion is part of the diagnostic criteria for intellectual disabilities.

4. **Option 4: Intellectual Disability and learning Disability both are Developmental Disability.**
   - This statement is correct. Both intellectual disability and learning disability can be considered developmental disabilities. Developmental disabilities are a group of conditions due to an impairment in physical, learning, language, or behavior areas. Intellectual disabilities fall under this category due to their impact on intellectual and adaptive functioning. Learning disabilities, while more specific in nature, also fall under the broader category of developmental disabilities as they affect learning processes.

In summary, Option 2 is the correct answer because it inaccurately describes the relationship between learning disabilities and IQ scores, whereas the other options accurately describe the distinctions and characteristics of intellectual and learning disabilities.