Psychological Evidence in Larry P. v Wilson Riles: An Evaluation by a Witness for the Defense.

Lambert, Nadine M.

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Publication Date: 1981-Sep

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Psychological Evidence in Larry P. v Wilson Riles: An Evaluation by a Witness for the Defense.

Lambert, Nadine M.

American Psychologist, v36 n9 p937-52 Sep 1981

Presents a history and analysis of the Larry P. v Wilson Riles litigation in California which prohibited the use of intelligence tests for determining eligibility of Black children for placement in educable mentally retarded programs. Argues against the court decision, and claims tests are not biased. (APM)

Descriptors: Black Students, Court Litigation, Culture Fair Tests, Elementary Secondary Education, Intelligence Tests, Mental Retardation, Psychological Evaluation, Psychological Testing, Social Discrimination, Special Programs, Test Bias, Test Validity

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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Larry P v Riles

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