International review of research in mental retardation. Volume 15 / edited by Norman W. Bray.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Bray, Norman W.

Series:

International review of research in mental retardation ; 15.

International review of research in mental retardation ; 15

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Intellectual disability.

Developmental disabilities.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (287 p.)

Place of Publication:

New York : Academic Press, 1988.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

INT'L REV OF RESRC IN MENTL RETARDTN V15

Contents:

Front Cover; International Review of Research in Mental Retardation, Volume 15; Copyright Page; Contents; Contributors; Preface; Chapter 1. Mental Retardation as a Thinking Disorder: The Rationalist Alternative to Empiricism; I. Introduction; II. Mental Retardation as a Learning Disorder; III. The Rationalist Alternative; IV. Summary; References; Chapter 2. Developmental Impact of Nutrition on Pregnancy, Infancy, and Childhood: Public Health Issues in the United States; I. Introduction; II. Undernutrition; III. Dietary Constituents; IV. Summary and Conclusions; References

Chapter 3. The Cognitive Approach to Motivation in Retarded IndividualsI. Introduction; II. Major Motivational Approachs in Mental Retardation; III. A Cognitive Theory of Motivation; IV. Predicting Behavior in the Retarded by Means of Cognitive Orientation; V. Changing Behavior in Retarded Individuals through Cognitive Orientation; VI. Concluding Comments; References; Chapter 4. Mental Retardation, Analogical Reasoning, and the Componential Method; I. Introduction; II. Use of the Componential Method with Persons of Lower Intelligence

III. Training the Mentally Retarded Using the Componential MethodIV. Conclusions and Directions for Additional Research; References; Chapter 5. Application of Self-Control Strategies to Facilitate independence in Vocational and instructional Settings; I. Adaptability Instruction and Self-Control Strategies; II. Self-Control; III. Self-Monitoring; IV. Self-Reinforcement; V. Self-Managed Antecedent Cuesh; VI. Self-Management through the Use of Visual Cues; VII. General Conclusions; References; Chapter 6. Family Stress Associated with a Developmentally Handicapped Child; I. Introduction

II. Family Stress TheoryIII. Factors Associated with Family Response to a Handicapped Child; IV. The Process of Adjustment and Adaptation; V. Directions for Future Research; References; Chapter 7. Physical Fitness of Mentally Retarded Individuals; I. Introduction; II . Tests of Physical Fitness; III . Research on Fitness; IV. Summery and Conclusions; References; Index; Contents of Previous Volumes

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-281-71363-5

9786611713638

0-08-085793-0

OCLC:

476219117