Which of the following is NOT true regarding the intense research into determining the etiology or causes of learning disabilities?
a. It remains an elusive goal
b. Not much concrete evidence exists into the etiology of learning disabilities
c. There appear to be multiple etiological possibilities
d. In most instances the causes of a person’s learning disability can be discovered through intensive observation.
ANSWER: d
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A. TRUE B. FALSE