What are the genetic, prenatal, and environmental causes of intellectual disability?
What will be an ideal response?
The genetic causes of intellectual disability are Down syndrome and fragile-X syndrome. Prenatal causes of intellectual disability are alcohol or drug exposure, oxygen deprivation, trauma during birth, and being born prematurely. Environmental causes of intellectual disability are lead poisoning, poor nutrition, lack of stimulation, and poor educational opportunities.
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attachments with their primary caregivers. a. in their second year ; normal b. in their first year; insecure c. that is of high quality; normal d. that is of low quality; no e. once a week; avoidant
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