Which standard was applied in the Court's most significant holding in 1984 as the proper criterion to be applied in making a determination of the ineffectiveness of counsel?
A. an "objective standard of reasonableness"
B. a "subjective standard of reasonableness"
C. a "partial standard of reasonableness"
D. a "qualified standard of reasonableness"
Answer: A
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