Can intellectual disability be caused by genetics?

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asked Jan 15 in Psychology by YRPAbe659621 (2.3k points)

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answered Jan 15 by AshleighTheo (1.8k points)

Yes, intellectual disability can have a genetic component. Chromosomal abnormalities or single gene mutations can lead to intellectual disability.

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