Deprivation, reinforcement and peer support as work motivators: A paradigm for habilitation of older retardates
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1Special Education at the University of Texas, Austin.
Abstract:
A chronically institutionalized, high-grade retardate group traditionally characterized as possessing poor habilitation prognosis was re-appraised and good prognostic indices were isolated and described, from this appraisal the principles of deprivation, reinforcement and peer support were invoked to develop an habilitation paradigm for this selected high-risk group. Although specifically tailored to retardates, the model may have generalization potential for other handicapped groups. Through this research and placement approach, it appears possible to more validly assess the circumstances that enhance or undermine retardates' motivation to work.
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