The more severe forms of mental retardation are more likely due to __________ causes than is mild mental retardation.

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Organic causes, such as genetic abnormalities, brain damage or dysfunction, and exposure to environmental toxins, are more likely to result in severe forms of mental retardation compared to mild mental retardation. Mild mental retardation is often due to cultural or familial factors, such as lack of access to education or poor parenting practices. Idiopathic causes refer to cases where the cause of the mental retardation is unknown.

The More Severe Forms of Mental Retardation Are More Likely