Which of the Following Statements Is True of Intellectual Disabilities

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of intellectual disabilities?

• A)Intellectual disabilities involve a condition manifested after the age of 21.
• B)Intellectual disabilities are also referred to as mental retardation.
• C)Symptoms of intellectual disabilities include lack of balance, weakness, and uncontrolled or restricted movements, depending on where in the brain the damage occurred.
• D)Causes of intellectual disabilities include the inadequate supply of oxygen to the brain that results in partial or total paralysis and memory loss.

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