Which of the following statements best represents what is known about the etiology of intellectual developmental disorders?

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While some intellectual developmental disorders can be linked to genetic or environmental factors, the cause of most is currently unknown and further research is necessary to fully understand and prevent these disorders. Therefore, choice (B) is the best answer. Choice (A) is incorrect because the majority of intellectual developmental disorders do not have a well-known and preventable cause. Choices (C) and (D) are also incorrect as they oversimplify the complex etiology of intellectual developmental disorders, which can have multiple factors contributing to the onset of the disorder.

Which of the Following Statements Best Represents What Is Known