In one of the first attempts to personalize care for individuals with disabilities, Jean Marc Itard came to believe that
A) genetics was the primary factor in learning and that a person's behavior was not influenced by the environment.
B) behavior modification changed the way a person acted.
C) good physical conditioning would change behavior.
D) proper environment and physiological stimulation can change behavior.

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Jean Marc Itard's work with a young boy named Victor, commonly known as the "Wild Boy of Aveyron," led him to believe that proper environment and physiological stimulation are crucial in changing behavior. He created a structured environment for Victor and tried to teach him basic skills such as communication and hygiene. This was one of the first attempts at individualized education for people with disabilities.

In One of the First Attempts to Personalize Care for Individuals