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ERIC Number: EJ558228
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1997
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ISSN: ISSN-0891-4222
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The Psychopathological Model of Mental Retardation: Theoretical and Therapeutic Considerations.
La Malfa, Giampaolo; Campigli, Marco; Bertelli, Marco; Mangiapane, Antonio; Cabras, Pier Luigi
Research in Developmental Disabilities, v18 n6 p407-13 Nov-Dec 1997
Describes a new integrated bio-psycho-social model of etiology for mental retardation. Discusses the problems with current models and the ability of the "universe line" model to integrate data from different research areas, especially cognitive and psychopathologic indicators. Addresses implications of this theoretical approach. (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Biological Influences, Clinical Diagnosis, Cognitive Processes, Disability Identification, Etiology, Mental Retardation, Models, Psychological Characteristics, Psychopathology, Social Influences, Symptoms (Individual Disorders)
Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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