Training Programs for the Mentally Retarded Have Proven Relatively Effective

question 61

Multiple Choice

Training programs for the mentally retarded have proven relatively effective in making it possible for some retarded individuals to function in society. These types of programs generally rely on __________

• A) classical conditioning.
• B) cognitive restructuring.
• C) behavioral modification techniques.
• D) rational-emotive therapies.

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