Stereotypes Concerning Normal and Handicapped Children.

Parish, Thomas S.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ212219

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1979-May

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Stereotypes Concerning Normal and Handicapped Children.

Parish, Thomas S.; And Others

Journal of Psychology, v102 p63-70 May 1979

A study that measured 65 teachers' attitudes toward the labels "gifted,""normal,""physically handicapped,""mentally retarded,""learning disabled," and "emotionally disturbed" revealed that the first three labels are significantly more positive than the last three, which suggest negative stereotypes. (Author/RL)

Descriptors: Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Handicapped Students, Labeling (of Persons), Negative Attitudes, Stereotypes, Teacher Attitudes

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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