An organic intellectual disability may result from any of the following EXCEPT

a. birth injuries, such as a lack of oxygen during delivery or an overly premature delivery.
b. genetic abnormalities, such as defective or missing genes.
c. malnutrition and exposure to lead, PCBs, and other toxins early in childhood.
d. an impoverished environment in infancy and early childhood.


ANSWER: d

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