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By definition, mental retardation (MR) involves deficits in learning and adapting to new situations. It is, however, a multifacted disorder that often includes additional problems.
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Neisworth, J.T., Madle, R.A. (1988). Mild Developmental Retardation. In: Hersen, M., Last, C.G. (eds) Child Behavior Therapy Casebook. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-0993-2_9
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