A Survey of Self-Restraint, Self-Injury, and Other Maladaptive Behaviors in an Institutionalized Retarded Population.

Fovel, J. Tyler; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ400776

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Publication Date: 1989

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A Survey of Self-Restraint, Self-Injury, and Other Maladaptive Behaviors in an Institutionalized Retarded Population.

Fovel, J. Tyler; And Others

Research in Developmental Disabilities, v10 n4 p377-82 1989

A survey of 39 psychologists at a state school for mentally retarded persons assessed the prevalence of self-restraint, self-injurious behavior (SIB) and other maladaptive behaviors. Results indicated that almost all clients engaging in self-restraint also engaged in self-injurious behavior. (Author/DB)

Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Incidence, Institutionalized Persons, Mental Retardation, Self Control, Self Destructive Behavior, Self Mutilation, Surveys

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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