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The diagnostic term "mental retardation" is finally being removed in the international classification of diseases and disorders. Which of the following situations is the best example of a Mental Retardation? |
Children may learn to sit up, stand, walk like other children. Tom's medical report shows both components: metal functioning and functional skills. Sandy was diagnosed before age 18 with a condition in which a child has a below-average intellectual function, and lacks skills necessary for day to day activities. Peter has visited the electronics store several times, but he still could not decide which phone to buy. |
Sandy was diagnosed before age 18 with a condition in which a child has a below-average intellectual function, and lacks skills necessary for day to day activities. |
The option C is the example of mental retardation as it shows Sandy lacks the required mental functions and skills for his age. |