1st Edition
Personality and Motivational Differences in Persons With Mental Retardation
Edited By Harvey N. Switzky
Copyright 2001
428 Pages
by
Routledge
432 Pages
by
Routledge
432 Pages
by
Routledge
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This book presents the most comprehensive review of research regarding personality and motivational differences in persons with mental retardation. From the personal commentary of Edward Zigler, H. Carl Haywood, and Harvey N. Switzky, the book summarizes the classical work of the Yale and Peabody-Vanderbilt School over the last 40 years. A sampling of new directions in research is provided,... Read more
Contents: H.N. Switzky, Preface. Part I:Commentary: Perspective and Retrospective. E. Zigler, Looking Back 40 Years and Still Seeing the Persons With Mental Retardation as a Whole Person. H.N. Switzky, Personality and Motivational Self-System Processes in Person With Mental Retardation: Old Memories and New Perspectives. Part II:New Directions. M.L. Wehmeyer, Self-Determination and Mental Retardation: Assembling the Puzzle Pieces. L. Hickson, I. Khemka, The Role of Motivation in the Decision Making of People With Mental Retardation. R.M. Hodapp, Etiology and Personality Motivation: Direct and Indirect Effects. E.M. Dykens, Personality and Psychopathology: New Insights From Genetic Syndromes. J.P. Van Haneghan, L.A. Turner, Information Processing and Motivation in People With Mental Retardation. S. Reiss, A Sensitivity Theory of End Motivation: Implications for Mental Retardation.
Biography
Switzky, Harvey N.
"This book reviews the research literature on personality and motivational differences in persons with mental retardation and identifies models and applications involving personality and motivational operators."
—Eric Clearing House, Education Resources
