The Problem of Motivation in the Education of the Mentally Retarded

作者: Donald L. Macmillan

DOI: 10.1177/001440297103700803

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摘要: One possible reason for the failure to demonstrate efficacy of self contained classes EMR lies in such balance emphasis on motivational and cognitive variables. Several variables have been isolated experimentally research findings interpreted suggest that children who experienced excessive amounts dramatically differ from with little history these Three specific are discussed related evidence presented. The (a) expectancy failure, (b) outer-directedness, (c) positive negative reaction tendencies. Implications drawn suggestions made regarding ways dealing behaviors.

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