The Shift Away from the Medical Model of Defining Exceptionality

question 45

Multiple Choice

The shift away from the medical model of defining exceptionality is the result of

• A) increasing recognition of the influence of the environment.
• B) increasing use of technology.
• C) increasing emphasis on parent advocacy.
• D) increasing concern regarding cultural bias.

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