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Question
The AAMR now recommends that the use of levels of severity of mental retardation (mild, moderate, etc.) be discontinued.a. True
b. False
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a. True
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B) The focus for PARC was a free public education for all individuals with disabilities, whereas Mills focused on free public education specifically for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
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A) P.L. 94-142.
B) P.L. 85-926.
C) P.L. 93-531.
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A) Africa
B) Europe
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D) is not relevant for understanding the development of special education.
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a. True
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a. True
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b. False
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a. True
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a. True
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a. True
b. False
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a. True
b. False