Ben, a mentally retarded child, has been observed eating inedible objects and substances. Ben's parents are concerned and have taken him to a psychologist. The psychologist has diagnosed Ben as having:
A. autism
B. pica
C. rumination
D. Grant's disease
Answer: B
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