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Peer reviewedSchloss, Patrick J.; Schloss, Cynthia N. – Journal of Special Education, 1985
The paper reviews limitations in social skills research with mentally retarded persons, noting problems in conceptual development, validation of social skills objectives, and generalization. The most serious limitation identified is the failure to demonstrate that community integration and adjustment can be enhanced through training. (CL)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Generalization, Interpersonal Competence, Mental Retardation
