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Peer reviewedElias, Susan F.; And Others – American Journal of Mental Deficiency, 1980
Interviews were held with 88 mentally retarded institutionalized adults (ages 18 to 30) in order to identify types of verbal and nonverbal behavior that are associated with making positive or negative impressions on others and that therefore might be priority targets for communication training efforts. (Author)
Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Patterns, Institutionalized Persons, Interpersonal Competence
