Effects of Social Behavior on Children's Attitudes toward Their Mildly and Moderately Mentally Retarded Peers.

Siperstein, Gary N.; Bak, John J.

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ERIC Number: EJ328111

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1985

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Effects of Social Behavior on Children's Attitudes toward Their Mildly and Moderately Mentally Retarded Peers.

Siperstein, Gary N.; Bak, John J.

American Journal of Mental Deficiency, v90 n3 p319-27 Nov 1985

Nonretarded fourth through sixth-graders (N=91) viewed a videotape of either a nonretarded, mildly retarded, or moderately retarded target child reading. They then were read a story depicting the target as either socially competent, withdrawn, or aggressive. Prosocial behavior attributes had a positive effect on children's attitudes and behavioral intentions toward retarded targets. (Author/CL)

Descriptors: Intermediate Grades, Interpersonal Competence, Mild Mental Retardation, Moderate Mental Retardation, Peer Acceptance, Peer Relationship, Prosocial Behavior, Social Behavior, Student Attitudes

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Language: English

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