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Shogren, Karrie A.; Bovaird, James A.; Palmer, Susan B.; Wehmeyer, Michael L. – Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities (RPSD), 2010
Previous research has suggested differences in the locus of control (LOC) orientations of students with intellectual disability, learning disabilities, and no disabilities, although this research has been characterized by methodological limitations. The purpose of this study was to examine the development of LOC orientations in students with…
Descriptors: Locus of Control, Mental Retardation, Learning Disabilities, Comparative Analysis
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Clark, Margaret D.; Artiles, Alfredo J. – Journal of Special Education, 2000
A study examined responses of 97 California teachers and 59 Guatemalan teachers to vignettes describing boys with and without learning disabilities (LD) who had failed a test. Guatemalan teachers felt more pity and less anger for boys with LD. Both groups provided more rewards to boys expending high effort levels. (Contains references.) (CR)
Descriptors: Academic Failure, Attribution Theory, Cultural Differences, Cultural Influences