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Which of the following is not true about imbecile mentally retarded patients?

A
They need help for doing their daily activities and manage their affairs
B
It can be congenital or acquired at times
C
IQ is between 50-60
D
They have mental development equivalent to that of 3-4 yrs of age children
High-Yield Explanation
Imbecile is mentally retarded patients with IQ is between 25-49. IQ = (Mental age/Chronological age) X 100 Level of intelligence IQ Idiot 0-24 Imbecile 25-49 Moron 50-69 Borderline 70-79 Low normal 80-89 Normal 90-109 Superior 110-119 Very superior 120-139 Near genius > 140 Reference: Kaplon and sadock, 11 th edition, synopsis of psychiatry, 11 th edition, pg no.800

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