International review of research in mental retardation. Volume 1 / edited by Norman R. Ellis.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Ellis, Norman R.

Series:

International review of research in mental retardation ; 1.

International review of research in mental retardation ; 1

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Intellectual disability.

Developmental disabilities.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (321 p.)

Place of Publication:

New York : Academic Press, 1966.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

INT'L REV OF RESRCH IN MENTL RETARDTN V1

Contents:

Front Cover; International Review of Research in Mental Retardatioin, Volume 1; Copyright Page; Contents; List of Contributors; Preface; Chapter 1. A Functional Analysis of Retarded Development; I. Introduction; II. Retarded Development through Abnormal Anatomical Structure and Physiological Functioning; III. Retarded Development through Inadequate Reinforcement and Discrimination Histories; IV. Retardation through Contingent Aversive Stimulation; V. Retardation through the Reinforcement of Aversive Behavior; VI. Summary; References

Chapter 2. Classical Conditioning and Discrimination Learning Research with the Mentally RetardedI. Introduction; II. Classical Conditioning and Discrimination Learning; III. Current Research Involving Classical Conditioning and Discrimination Learning; IV. Concluding Comments; References; Chapter 3. The Structure of Intellect in the Mental Retardate; I. Introduction; II. Identifying and Naming Factors; III. Research Models for Use in Factorial Study of Abilities in the Retarded; IV. Problems of Applying Factor Study to Young and Retarded Children

V. Factor Analytic Processes and the Availability of ComputersVI. Uses of Factor Analysis; VII. Problems of Factorial Investigation of Subgroups of Retarded; VIII. Factorial Studies Using Preliterate Normal and Retarded Children; IX. Factors Established at Preliterate Levels; X. Summary and Conclusions; References; Chapter 4. Research on Personality Structure in the Retardate; I. Introduction; II. The Lewin-Kounin Formulation; III. The Motivational Hypothesis; IV. Social Deprivation and Institutionalization; V. Positive- and Negative-Reaction Tendencies; VI. The Reinforcer Hierarchy

VII. Expectancy of FailureVIII. Outer-Directedness; IX. Conclusions; References; Chapter 5. Experience and the Development of Adaptive Behavior; I. Introduction; II. The Behavioral Variables; III. A Brief Synopsis of the Human Research; IV. Theories of the Effects of Early Experience; V. Implications for Mental Retardation; References; Chapter 6. A Research Program on the Psychological Effects of Brain lesions in Human Beings; I. Introduction; II. Selection of Tests for Neuropsychological Assessment; III. Methodological Approach; IV. Description of Psychological Test Battery

V. Research ResultsVI. Interpretation of Results for Individual Patients; VII. Concluding Comments; References; Chapter 7. Long-Term Memory in Mental Retardation; I. Introduction; II. Historical Development of the Problem; III. Methodological Considerations; IV. Retention Research with Retarded Subjects; V. Discussion; References; Chapter 8. The Behavior of Moderately and Severely Retarded Persons; I. Introduction; II. Respondent Behavior; III. Operant Behavior; IV. Conclusion; References; Author Index; Subject Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-281-74889-7

9786611748890

0-08-085779-5

OCLC:

476219092