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The term '''idiot''' was formerly used to describe a person whose intelligence was too low too function without constant supervision. The term was not applied to toddlers or babies.
The term '''idiot''' was formerly used to describe a person whose intelligence was too low to function without constant supervision. The term was not applied to toddlers or babies.
Higher up the intelligence scale were imbeciles, then morons. Imbeciles could be trusted for short periods without supervision, but could not lead independent lives. Morons could support themselves and live independently.
Higher up the intelligence scale were imbeciles, then morons. Imbeciles could be trusted for short periods without supervision, but could not lead independent lives. Morons could support themselves and live independently.