Joe is 24 years old, lives in a rural area and works as a helper/stock boy in a small local store. Joe's IQ was tested when he was in elementary school and again in high school. His IQ score was about 65 and he did not finish high school. Joe lives in a guesthouse on his parent's farm and although he does spend lots of time with his family, he takes care of himself. Based on the information provided, Joe should receive a diagnosis of
A. mental retardation
B. borderline mental retardation
C. learning disorder
D. no diagnosis
D. no diagnosis
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c. animism. d. egocentrism.
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