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What is a characteristic of mental retardation in terms of intellectual functioning?
Significantly sub-average intellectual functioning
At what age must mental retardation manifest?
Before age 18
What is a possible cause of mental retardation?
Hereditary factors
What is the IQ range associated with mental retardation?
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What is a characteristic of people with mental retardation in terms of adaptive skills?
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What type of patient with mental retardation can be taught to read and write?
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What are some examples of trainable vocational skills?
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What is the minimum age at which a person can be considered to have mental retardation?
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What is the purpose of describing limitations of individuals with mental retardation?
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What is an essential assumption in the AAMR definition of mental retardation?
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What is a characteristic of an individual with mental retardation?
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What is the outcome of providing appropriate supports to individuals with mental retardation over a sustained period?
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