A condition of significantly subaverage intelligence combined with deficiencies in adaptive behavior is called ________.
A) attention deficit disorder
B) autism
C) schizophrenia
D) mental retardation

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The condition described in the question is mental retardation. Option A refers to a disorder of inattention and hyperactivity, option B refers to a developmental disorder characterized by difficulties in social interaction and communication, and option C is a severe mental disorder characterized by delusions, hallucinations, and disordered thinking.

A Condition of Significantly Subaverage Intelligence Combined with Deficiencies in Adaptive