title: Research on mental handicap, 1957-1987: a selective review.
abstract: Some of the major advances in research over the last 30 years are outlined. While primarily offering an account of the behavioural sciences as applied to this field, some attention is devoted to major biomedical findings which have revolutionized our potential for preventive action. Mental handicap research has been a powerful influence in changing practices.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychology, University of Hull, England.
authors.forename: A D
authors.initials: AD
authors.lastname: Clarke
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Clarke
mesh_terms: D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000639:trends*; D004495:Education of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities / Q000639:trends*; D006801:Humans; D008607:Intellectual Disability / Q000209:etiology*; D012106:Research