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The Effects of Positive and Negative Reinforcement in Manual Dexterity Testing
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O'Brien, Maureen; Schofield, Leon J. – Journal of Clinical Psychology, 1975
The effects of positive, negative and neutral reinforcement conditions upon the manual dexterity test scores of adult retardates were assessed in a sheltered workshop setting. (Author)
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Negative Reinforcement, Positive Reinforcement, Research Methodology
Physical Education Training for Adult Retardates in a Sheltered Workshop Setting
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Hussey, Cathleen; And Others – Journal of Clinical Psychology, 1976
Assesses the effectiveness of a short-term, but intensive physical training program with a group of adult retardates at a sheltered workshop. (Author/RK)
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Physical Education, Program Evaluation, Psychological Studies
Purpose in Life and Occupational Interest in a Gerontological Sheltered Workshop.
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Laufer, William S.; And Others – Journal of Clinical Psychology, 1981
Measured the concept of purpose-in-life and underlying occupational interests and aspirations of older men and women in a gerontological sheltered workshop. Findings, which include that the construct of purpose-in-life and vocational aspirations are poorly related for workshop participants, are discussed in terms of previous research. (Author)
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Gerontology, Motivation, Occupational Aspiration