Approximately What Proportion of the Population Fulfills the Criteria for Mental

question 179

Multiple Choice

Approximately what proportion of the population fulfills the criteria for mental retardation

• A)1 in 1,000 persons
• B)1 in 500 persons
• C)2 in 500 persons
• D)1 in 100 persons

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