Which of the following would NOT be a case of mental retardation?
A)an adult who, after 30 years of normal intellectual functioning, is involved in an automobile accident and has suffered brain damage that has severely limited mental functioning
B)an adult who was born with Down syndrome and lives in a group home because of cognitive deficits
C)a seven-year-old child with an IQ of 40 who was born with brain damage and needs constant attention from caregivers
D)a 12-year-old child with an IQ score of 55 who has grown up in a severely deprived environment and who struggles in school

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Mental retardation is defined as an intellectual functioning level that is significantly below average and deficits in adaptive behavior. In choice A, the individual had a normal level of intellectual functioning prior to the accident and the brain damage caused a decline in mental functioning. This would not be considered mental retardation, but rather acquired brain injury. The other three options involve individuals with cognitive deficits that are consistent with a diagnosis of mental retardation.

Which of the Following Would NOT Be a Case of Mental