Adaptive Behavior and Mental Retardation.

Bruininks, Robert H.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ359395

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1987

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Adaptive Behavior and Mental Retardation.

Bruininks, Robert H.; And Others

Journal of Special Education, v21 n1 p69-88 Spr 1987

Adaptive behavior and mental retardation are addressed in terms of their historical relationship, current definitions and concepts, and issues related to structure and content. The role of community environmental factors in the adaptive behavior of mentally retarded persons is examined. Through a case study, implications of using adaptive behavior measures are discussed. (Author/JW)

Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Adjustment (to Environment), Behavior Rating Scales, Coping, Definitions, Environment, History, Mental Retardation, Normalization (Handicapped), Social Adjustment

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses

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Language: English

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Note: Special Issue: Adaptive Behavior. For related information see Ec 200 170-181.