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Peer reviewedHupp, Susan C.; Abbeduto, Leonard – Journal of Early Intervention, 1991
This study examined behaviors reflecting mastery motivation in 17 young (ages 2 and 3) children with moderate and severe cognitive delays. Results supported the application of the mastery motivation model to this group of children who used mastery behaviors significantly more often than lower level exploratory behaviors. Use of mastery behaviors…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Child Development, Learning Motivation, Mental Retardation
Download full textPalma, Dominick R.; Schare, Mitchell L. – 1989
Mentally retarded adults (N=180) were asked 30 yes/no questions, to determine if their acquiescence is explained by indiscriminant yea-saying in response to the yes/no question format or due to subjects submitting to the influence of the interviewer. After selected questions, the interviewer either nodded his head "yes" or shook his head…
Descriptors: Adults, Assertiveness, Behavior Patterns, Cues
Flagg-Williams, Joan B.; And Others – 1993
This paper is intended to assist people who work with persons having mental retardation to better understand what life is like for these individuals. The recommended training program is based on a case study approach, with guided experiences in small study groups led by trained leaders. Principles of training for group leaders are identified,…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Patterns, Behavioral Science Research, Case Studies
Peer reviewedGibb, Charles; Holliday, Judith – British Journal of Special Education, 1992
This article summarizes the major cognitive, behavioral, and language characteristics of the Fragile X syndrome and considers their educational implications. This common heritable cause of mental disability has implications for teaching style, curriculum, family counseling, and speech therapy. (DB)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Family Counseling
Williams, Robert B.; And Others – 1994
This paper describes how educators/caregivers can learn about inclusion from the perspective of persons with mental retardation through participation in selected case study activities. Educators/caregivers first organize into study groups and then develop codes of ethics to ensure the protection and confidentiality of the individuals being…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Case Studies, Classroom Research, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedSchloss, Patrick J.; Sedlak, Robert A. – Psychology in the Schools, 1982
Presents current psychological and educational literature associated with the behavioral characteristics of the mentally retarded adolescent. Discusses empirical constructs including adaptive behavior, motivation, reinforcer effectiveness, locus of control, and social discrimination skills of the mentally retarded. Suggests practical strategies…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Adolescents, Behavior Patterns, Classroom Techniques
Peer reviewedStough, Laura M.; Baker, Lynn – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 1999
Offers guidelines to teachers for identifying depression in students with mental retardation. Discusses prevalence and symptoms of depression, causes of depression, difficulty of diagnosis in students with mental retardation, detecting symptoms in the classroom, treatment of depression, and psychological services. Inserts list ideas for helping…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Clinical Diagnosis, Depression (Psychology), Disability Identification
