The Relationship of Social Skills to Psychopathology for Individuals with Severe or Profound Mental Retardation.

Matson, Johnny L.; Smiroldo, Brandi B.; Bamburg, Jay W.

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ERIC Number: EJ570202

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1998

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The Relationship of Social Skills to Psychopathology for Individuals with Severe or Profound Mental Retardation.

Matson, Johnny L.; Smiroldo, Brandi B.; Bamburg, Jay W.

Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, v23 n2 p137-45 Jun 1998

The relationships between social skills and psychopathology in 846 individuals with severe mental retardation was examined. Results showed that increases in psychopathological symptoms were related to increases in negative behaviors. Those without stereotypic movement disorders had greater general positive and positive nonverbal behaviors than those with stereotypic movement disorders. (Author/CR)

Descriptors: Adults, Antisocial Behavior, Behavior Patterns, Emotional Disturbances, Interpersonal Communication, Interpersonal Competence, Mental Disorders, Psychopathology, Severe Mental Retardation

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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