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Peer reviewedMatson, Johnny L.; Andrasik, Frank – American Journal of Mental Deficiency, 1982
In a series of three experiments involving eight mentally retarded adults, the effectiveness of social skills training in a therapy room and self monitoring and reinforcement in a natural setting were compared as methods of promoting generalization to the ward. (Author/SB)
Descriptors: Generalization, Interaction, Interpersonal Competence, Leisure Time
Peer reviewedMatson, Johnny L.; And Others – American Journal of Mental Deficiency, 1980
A significant increase in correctly completed steps of the targeted behavior was noted for the independence-training group. (Author/DLS)
Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Change, Mental Retardation, Positive Reinforcement
