In the late 19th century, all of the following had a detrimental effect on the status of persons with developmental disabilities except

A. The Social Darwinists
B. The Eugenics Movement
C. Fernald's research project on the developmentally disabled
D. The development of standardized IQ tests


Ans: C. Fernald's research project on the developmentally disabled

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