Children's Ratings of Peers Presented as Mentally Retarded and Physically Handicapped.
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| Title: | Children's Ratings of Peers Presented as Mentally Retarded and Physically Handicapped. |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Wisely, Dale W., Morgan, Sam B. |
| Source: | American Journal of Mental Deficiency. Nov 1981 86(3):281-286. |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 6 |
| Publication Date: | 1981 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Age Differences, Elementary Education, Mental Retardation, Peer Acceptance, Physical Disabilities, Sex Differences, Student Attitudes |
| Abstract: | Third- and sixth-grade children (N=160) were shown slides and tapes presenting target children as either physically nonhandicapped and nonretarded, physically handicapped only, mentally retarded only, or physically handicapped and mentally retarded. All children were rated more favorably by third graders than sixth graders and more favorably by boys than girls. (Author) |
| Journal Code: | CIJMAY1982 |
| Entry Date: | 1982 |
| Accession Number: | EJ256462 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Third- and sixth-grade children (N=160) were shown slides and tapes presenting target children as either physically nonhandicapped and nonretarded, physically handicapped only, mentally retarded only, or physically handicapped and mentally retarded. All children were rated more favorably by third graders than sixth graders and more favorably by boys than girls. (Author) |
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