Ninety-eight mentally handicapped students of junior high school age were grouped according to time of placement in a special class. Self-concept ratings were obtained to evaluate the relationship of time of placement in a special class and self-concept. The relationship of self-concept to CA, MA, and sex was also investigated.
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