International review of research in mental retardation. Volume 9 / edited by Norman R. Ellis.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Ellis, Norman R.

Series:

International review of research in mental retardation ; 9.

International review of research in mental retardation ; 9

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Intellectual disability.

Developmental disabilities.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (319 p.)

Place of Publication:

New York : Academic Press, 1978.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

INT'L REV OF RESRCH IN MENTL RETARDTN V9

Contents:

Cover; Contents; List of Contributors; Preface; Contents of Previous Volumes; Chapter 1. The Processing of lnformation from Short-Term Visual Store: Developmental and Intellectual Level Differences; I. Introduction; II. Processing from Sensory store; III. Related Issues; IV. Summary Considerations; References; Chapter 2. Information Processing in Mentally Retarded Individuals; I. Introduction; II. The Model; III. Methodological Issues; IV. Short-Term Sensory Storage; V. Perceptual Encoding; VI. Central Processing: Decision, Memory Comparison, and Information Manipulation

VII. Response Selection and InitiationVIII . Conclusions; References; Chapter 3. Mediationai Processes in the Retarded: Implications for Teaching Reading; I . Introduction; II. Background Research in Basic Processes; III. Application of Basic Process Research to Basic Studies in Reading; IV. Summary and Conclusions; References; Chapter 4. Psychophysiology in Mental Retardation; I . Preface; II . Sleep Studies; Ill. Evoked Response Studies; IV . Concluding Remarks; References; Chapter 5. Theoretical and Empirical Strategies for the Study of the Labeling of Mentally Retarded Persons

I. IntroductionII. Existing Theoretical Formulations; Ill. Research on Labeling in Mental Retardation; IV. Alternative Formulations of the Relationship between Labeling and Outcomes; V. Conclusions; References; Chapter 6. The Biological Basis of an Ethic for Mental Retardation; I. Introduction; II .Biological Characteristics of Mentally Deficient; III . Behavioral Characteristics of the Mentally Deficient; IV. Prevention of Mental Deficiency; V. Treatment of Mental Deficiency; VI. Programs and Policies; VII .Summary; References; Chapter 7. Public Residential Services for the Mentally Retarded

I. IntroductionII. Current Status and Trends; Ill. Regional Comparisons; IV. Current Trends in Historical Perspective; V. Summary; References; Chapter 8. Research on Community Residential Alternatives for the Mentally Retarded; I. Introduction; II. The Historical Development of Residential Alternatives for the Habilitation and Care of the Mentally Retarded; III. The Current Status of Community Residential Services for the Mentally Retarded; IV. Factors in the Success of Deinstitutionalization; V. Summary; References; Chapter 9. Mainstreaming Mentally Retarded Children: A Review of Research

I. IntroductionII. Studies of Academic Achievement; III. Studies of Social Adjustment; IV. Attitudes of Professional School Personnel Toward Mainstreaming; V. Summary and Conclusions; References; Chapter 10. Savants: Mentally Retarded lndividuals with Special Skills; I. Introduction; II. Theoretical Explanations; III. Conclusions; References; Additional References on Savants; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-281-71358-9

9786611713584

0-08-085787-6

OCLC:

476219153