Word Frequency and the Intentional-Incidental Verbal-Discrimination Learning of Nonretarded and Mentally Retarded Individuals.

Libkuman, Terry M.

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ERIC Number: EJ267176

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1982-Jul

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Word Frequency and the Intentional-Incidental Verbal-Discrimination Learning of Nonretarded and Mentally Retarded Individuals.

Libkuman, Terry M.

American Journal of Mental Deficiency, v87 n1 p80-85 Jul 1982

Results revealed a significant Intelligence x Frequency interaction, which indicated that the retarded group exhibited an incidential learning deficit but only under the high frequency condition. A possible explanation for this finding was discussed within the context of depth of processing. (Author)

Descriptors: Discrimination Learning, Incidental Learning, Mental Retardation, Verbal Learning, Word Frequency

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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