Multiple choice

Mental retardation caused by birth injuries or fetal damage is called __________ retardation.

  1. organic

  2. familial

  3. incidental

  4. medical
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Explanation

Organic mental retardation results from physical brain damage or disruption, whether from birth injuries, fetal damage, infections, or other biological causes. This distinguishes it from familial retardation, which has genetic or environmental causes without specific physical damage to brain tissue.

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