A parent whose child has been diagnosed with a cognitive deficit should be counseled that intellectual impairment
a. Is usually due to a genetic defect
b. May be caused by a variety of factors
c. Is rarely due to first trimester events
d. Is usually caused by parental intellectual impairment
B
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A Only a small percentage of children with intellectual impairment are affected by
a genetic defect.
B There are a multitude of causes for intellectual impairment. In most cases, a
specific cause has not been identified.
C One third of children with intellectual impairment are affected by first trimester
events.
D Intellectual impairment can be transmitted to a child only if the parent has a
genetic disorder.
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