Which of the Following Mentally Retarded Individuals Is Most Likely

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following mentally retarded individuals is most likely to be diagnosed with a form of retardation that is due to a known biological origin?

• A) Beverly, who has physical handicaps
• B) Edward, whose family lives in a poor neighborhood
• C) Sara, whose mental retardation is in the mild range
• D) Robert, who was six years old when his retardation was diagnosed

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Definitions:

Proximal Stimulus

The physical energy from a stimulus that directly interacts with and is detected by the sensory organs.

Membrane Vibration

Oscillations of the cell membrane, which can be vital for processes such as the transmission of sound waves through the inner ear.

Tabula Rasa

Tabula rasa is a philosophical concept suggesting that the human mind starts as a blank slate, with knowledge and character formed through experience.

Proximal Stimulus

The physical energy from a stimulus as it directly interacts with sensory receptors.