Intellectual disability involves problems with general mental abilities that affect functioning in two areas: intellectual functioning (such as learning, problem-solving, judgment) adaptive functioning (activities of daily life such as communication and independent living)Intellectual disability affects about one percent of the population, and of those about 85 percent have a mild intellectual disability. Males are more likely than females to be diagnosed with intellectual disability.Sources: Atkins v. Virginia | OyezRoper v. Simmons | OyezHall v. Florida | OyezAtkins v. Virginia - WikipediaHall v. Florida - WikipediaRoper v. Simmons - Wikipedia--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app