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Chapter 7: Problem 20

The DSM-5 now uses ___ as a diagnostic label for what was once referred to as mental retardation. a. autism and developmental disabilities b. lowered intelligence c. intellectual disability d. cognitive disruption

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c. intellectual disability

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The question asks for which term DSM-5 now uses as a diagnostic label for what was once referred to as mental retardation. By going through the options, option 'c. intellectual disability' is the correct option. DSM-5 replaced 'mental retardation' with 'intellectual disability'.

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