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Plake, Barbara S.; And Others – 1983
A confirmatory factor analysis was used to determine the respective viability of factor structure models for the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Revised (WAIS-R) standardization data. The traditional verbal-performance split was compared to an alternative model proposed by Gutkin, Reynolds and Galvin. The confirmatory analysis indicated that the…
Descriptors: Adults, Factor Analysis, Factor Structure, Goodness of Fit
Hoshmand, Lisa – 1983
Informal discussion groups, "rap groups", have been found to be an effective method for establishing rapport and understanding with mentally retarded adults in sheltered workshop settings. To investigate the use of rap groups as a field research approach with mentally retarded adults, four groups of 6 to 9 mentally retarded adults,…
Descriptors: Adults, Counseling Effectiveness, Counseling Techniques, Counselor Role
Direct linkOdom, Samuel L., Ed.; Horner, Robert H., Ed.; Snell, Martha E., Ed.; Blacher, Jan, Ed. – Guilford Publications, 2007
This authoritative handbook reviews the breadth of current knowledge about developmental disabilities: neuroscientific and genetic foundations; the impact on health, learning, and behavior; and effective educational and clinical practices. Leading authorities analyze what works in intervening with diverse children and families, from infancy…
Descriptors: Developmental Disabilities, Public Policy, Research Methodology, Race
Download full textPreston, Debra S. – 2000
With the many layoffs and downsizing of companies during the 1990s, many displaced workers have turned to temporary employment to earn a living while looking for permanent employment. Others have adopted "temping" as a more long-term work style. Although it may not be possible to predict whether an individual will find satisfaction or…
Descriptors: Adults, Career Change, Dislocated Workers, Employee Attitudes
