Science as an Ineffective White Knight.

Konarski, Edward A., Jr.

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ERIC Number: EJ418279

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Publication Date: 1990

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Science as an Ineffective White Knight.

Konarski, Edward A., Jr.

American Journal on Mental Retardation, v95 n2 p169-71 Sep 1990

In response to James Mulick (EC 232 032), this paper agrees with the need for careful use of aversive techniques to treat severe behavior disorders of persons who are mentally retarded but justifies such use on moral, legal, ethical, and practical bases as well as scientific ones. (DB)

Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Behavioral Sciences, Ethics, Intervention, Legal Problems, Mental Retardation, Moral Values, Outcomes of Treatment, Punishment, Therapy

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Language: English

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