Preventing and curing mental retardation by behavioral intervention: An evaluation of some claims |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Tromsø Endocrine Research Group, Department of Clinical Medicine, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, 9037 Tromsø, Norway;2. Division of Internal Medicine, University Hospital of North Norway, 9038 Tromsø, Norway;3. The School of Population Health, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand;4. Brain and Circulation Research Group, Department of Clinical Medicine, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Norway;5. Department of Neurology and Neurophysiology, University Hospital of North Norway, 9038 Tromsø, Norway;6. Department of Community Medicine, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, 9037 Tromsø, Norway;7. Department of Clinical Medicine, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, 9037 Tromsø, Norway;8. Division of Cardiothoracic and Respiratory Medicine, University Hospital of North Norway, 9038 Tromsø, Norway;1. Department of Psychiatry, New York University School of Medicine, InSPIRES Institute for Social and Psychiatric Initiatives, New York, NY, USA;2. University at Buffalo, State University of New York, Buffalo, NY, USA;3. Department of Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA;4. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA;5. Creedmoor Psychiatric Center, NY State Office of Mental Health, Queens, NY, USA |
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| Abstract: | Statements are being made that by the judicious application of known behavioral and cognitive techniques we now have the means to raise intelligence and prevent or cure most mental retardation. As one example, it has been claimed that this goal can be achieved by combining infant, preschool, and elementary school intervention programs that have already proven effective. However, examination of the cited programs fails to reveal any evidence that they are effective. In view of the cycle of optimism and disillusionment that pervades the history of this field, caution and restraint are recommended. |
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