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Simon, Elliott W.; And Others – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1996
In a study of 86 individuals with mental retardation, participants were asked to identify the appropriate facial expression or word that corresponded to the emotional response in a vignette. Results indicated that age correlated negatively with choosing the right word or picture. IQ was a significant predictor of performance. (CR)
Descriptors: Adults, Age, Emotional Response, Facial Expressions
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Simon, Elliott W.; And Others – Australia and New Zealand Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 1995
The memory abilities of adults (N=20) with Down Syndrome (DS) were compared to subjects matched on age and IQ and on age alone. Three memory tasks were employed: facial recognition, free recall of pictures and words, and cued recall of separate or interacting pictures. In DS individuals, memory was improved primarily by practice and interactive…
Descriptors: Adults, Cognitive Processes, Downs Syndrome, Drills (Practice)
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Simon, Elliott W.; And Others – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1995
Forty-six institutionalized adults with mild or moderate mental retardation were administered the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales (socialization domain), a subjective measure of quality of life, and a facial emotion recognition test. Facial emotion recognition, quality of life, and social skills appeared to be independent of one another. Facial…
Descriptors: Adults, Facial Expressions, Institutionalized Persons, Intelligence