Which statement regarding the causes of intellectual disability is false?
A) The causes of mild intellectual disability are better understood than the causes of moderate to severe intellectual disability.
B) There are over 1,000 different known organic causes of intellectual disability.
C) Scientists cannot account for the cause of intellectual disability in the majority of cases.
D) A genetic cause is known for almost three-quarters of individuals with moderate intellectual disability.

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The statement that the causes of mild intellectual disability are better understood than the causes of moderate to severe intellectual disability is false. In fact, the causes of moderate to severe intellectual disability are often easier to identify as they are more likely to have an obvious organic or genetic cause.

Which Statement Regarding the Causes of Intellectual Disability Is False