Personality Development in Individuals with Mental Retardation

By consolidating forty years of Zigler''s research with the work of other major researchers in the field of personality this book provides a single resource for students researchers and professionals working in the field of mental retardation. The basic focus is that although cognitive impairment is a defining feature personality emotions and motivation play a significant role in the behavior of individuals with mental retardation. The comprehensive overview of the theory research and practical considerations provided in this book has relevance in identifying educating and integrating mentally retarded individuals into society.