A psychologist administered an IQ test to Joshua, age 12, and found his IQ was 30. Joshua also exhibits poor motor development and poor communication skills. What is the most likely diagnosis?
a) savant syndrome
b) Korsakoff's syndrome
c) severe mental retardation
d) moderate mental retardation
C
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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