Personality Development in Individuals with Mental Retardation - Softcover

Zigler, Edward

 
9780521639637: Personality Development in Individuals with Mental Retardation
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0521639638 ISBN 13: 9780521639637
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2010

Synopsis

This volume, first published in 1999, culminates more than 40 years of theory and research in the field of mental retardation. As a champion of developmental approach, Edward Zigler emphasizes the importance of personality and motivation factors in understanding the behavior of individuals with mental retardation. He argues that personality, emotions, and motivation should be recognized as important determinants in the performance of retarded individuals just as they are with nonretarded individuals. In addition to summarizing Zigler's developmental formulation of mental retardation, this volume integrates the work of several major researchers as it elaborates the relationship between personality-motivation and cognitive performance. Empirical work is augmented with practical implications for professionals involved in identifying, educating, and integrating mentally retarded individuals into society. As there is no other single publication that combines the issues, theories, and research with practical implications, this book makes a significant contribution to the field of mental retardation.

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Review

"Professionals caring for individuals with mental retardation will find this book a valuable resource, with its overview of research in the field and thought-provoking considerations for practice." Readings

"In addition to delighting readers, this jewel of a volume will invite a new generation of researchers to an often overlooked area. As Cohen predicts in the book's foreward, there are "decades of thrilling work ahead."" American Journal on Mental Retardation

Book Description

Consolidating 40 years of Zigler's research with work of other major researchers, this provides a single resource for researchers and professionals working in the field of mental retardation. The comprehensive overview of the theory, research, and practical considerations has relevance in identifying, educating and integrating mentally retarded individuals into society.

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Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Publication date
2010
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0521639638
ISBN 13 
9780521639637
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
308