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Which Label? An Investigation into the Effects of Terminology on Public Perceptions of and Attitudes towards People with Learning Difficulties

Caroline B. Eayrs Department of Psychology, University College of North Wales, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DG, United Kingdom
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Nick Ellis Department of Psychology, University College of North Wales, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DG, United Kingdom
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Robert S.P. Jones Department of Psychology, University College of North Wales, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DG, United Kingdom
Pages 111-127 | Published online: 23 Feb 2007

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