A student receiving services under IDEA is placed in a normal classroom because it has been determined that he can function well there with some accommodations. This scenario best exemplifies the concept of

What theoretical position theorizes that parts of the entire configuration derive their meaning from their membership as a whole?

A) Gestalt Theory B) Template matching C) Feature analysis D) Form perception

After Mrs. Keech's doomsday predictions failed, her followers suddenly became interested in convincing others they were right. This strong need to maintain consistency in their beliefs by attracting additional followers is predicted by the theory

a. social exchange b. attribution c. cognitive dissonance d. compliance