Jerry and Kathy are told that their child has _____.After doing some research,they discover that this type of retardation involves no brain damage and results from the normal variation of intelligence in people combined with growing up in a below-average intellectual environment.
A)organic retardation
B)cultural-familial retardation
C)physical retardation
D)environmental retardation

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Cultural-familial retardation is a type of mental retardation that occurs due to growing up in an environment with below-average intellectual stimulation. There is no associated brain damage or physical disability. This type of retardation is also referred to as socio-environmental retardation or environmental retardation. Therefore, option B is the correct answer choice. Option A (organic retardation) refers to mental retardation associated with physical brain damage or abnormalities. Option C (physical retardation) refers to general developmental delay, including physical, cognitive, and social development. Option D (environmental retardation) is another term for cultural-familial retardation but is not as commonly used in the field of psychology.

Jerry and Kathy Are Told That Their Child Has _____