Mental Deficiency (Noun)
Meaning
Mild mental retardation.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- Individuals with mild mental deficiency often have difficulty with abstract concepts and problem-solving.
- A mental deficiency diagnosis was made based on the child's inability to learn and retain information at the same rate as her peers.
- Mild mental deficiency is often associated with difficulties in social and vocational settings.
- Early intervention and special education programs can significantly impact the life outcomes of individuals with mild mental deficiency.
- A person with mild mental deficiency may need accommodations in the workplace to perform job tasks successfully.