An intellectual disability that is caused by a genetic disorder or by brain damage is called _____ intellectual disability.

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An organic intellectual disability is caused by a physical problem in the brain, such as brain damage or a genetic disorder. Cultural-familial intellectual disabilities are not caused by a physical problem but rather by social and environmental factors. Pervasive intellectual disabilities are severe and impact all aspects of a person's life, regardless of cause. Profound intellectual disabilities refer to a level of impairment on IQ tests, rather than the cause of the disability.

An Intellectual Disability That Is Caused by a Genetic Disorder