The reason that mental retardation is recorded on the same DSM-IV axis as personality disorders is because

A. this axis relates to relatively chronic conditions
B. mental retardation and personality disorder generally have similar causes
C. mental retardation and personality disorder are generally treated using similar methods
D. this axis relates to biologically influenced conditions


A. this axis relates to relatively chronic conditions

Psychology

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