Which of these is an element of the formal definition of mental retardation?
A) low levels of social functioning
B) evidence of brain damage
C) slower than normal reflexes
D) onset of deficits prior to age 6
E) preterm birth

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The formal definition of mental retardation includes low levels of social functioning as one of the criteria, along with deficits in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior, with onset during the developmental period.

Which of These Is an Element of the Formal Definition