A Diagnosis of Mental Retardation Requires Which of the Following

question 22

Multiple Choice

A diagnosis of Mental Retardation requires which of the following?

• A) Significantly sub-average intellectual functioning
• B) Deficits or impairments in everyday functioning
• C) Either a or b
• D) Both a and b

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Definitions:

Neural Tube

The precursor in embryonic development that eventually forms the central nervous system including the brain and spinal cord.

Neurogenesis

The procedure through which the brain creates new nerve cells.

Neuron Maturation

The developmental process by which neurons undergo growth and changes to achieve functional maturity, including synaptic development and axonal growth.

Cell Migration

The movement of cells from one area to another, crucial for processes such as embryonic development and wound healing.