Maladaptive Behavior of Mentally Retarded Individuals in Residential Facilities.

Hill, Bradley K.; Bruininks, Robert H.

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ERIC Number: EJ298175

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1984

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Maladaptive Behavior of Mentally Retarded Individuals in Residential Facilities.

Hill, Bradley K.; Bruininks, Robert H.

American Journal of Mental Deficiency, v88 n4 p380-87 Jan 1984

An interview study of 2,271 mentally retarded residents in public and community residential facilities revealed that maladaptive behavior was more prevalent among residents of public residential facilities, but the frequency of maladaptive behavior and the responses, elicited from direct-care staff members, were similar in public and community facilities. (Author/CL)

Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Incidence, Institutionalized Persons, Mental Retardation

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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