Routledge - The Experimental Psychology of Mental Retardation

Explore a significant era in behavioral research with The Experimental Psychology of Mental Retardation from Routledge. This text examines the renaissance in the field of mental retardation that began following World War II, a period marked by increased research and practical concern for those affected. Building on the foundation laid by influential works like the 1958 monograph Mental Subnormality: Biological, Psychological, and Cultural Factors by Masland, Sarason, and Gladwin, this book addresses the evolution of the discipline. It also considers the theoretical direction established by the Handbook of Mental Deficiency, edited by Norman Ellis in 1963. This book serves as a resource for understanding the historical shift in how behavioral research emerged in the late 1950s and the subsequent studies that followed. It is a valuable addition for those studying the history of psychology and the development of experimental methods in mental health research.