When greater numbers of children from minority groups are placed in special education programs compared to their proportion of the general school population,this is called
A)underrepresentation.
B)cultural pluralism.
C)overrepresentation.
D)multiculturalism.

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Overrepresentation refers to the disproportionate placement of students from minority groups in special education programs, which can be the result of biases and cultural misunderstandings. Underrepresentation would refer to the opposite situation where students who need special education services are not identified or provided with appropriate support. Cultural pluralism and multiculturalism refer to the appreciation and inclusion of diverse cultural groups within a society, but do not specifically relate to special education placement.

When Greater Numbers of Children from Minority Groups Are Placed