TY - JOUR
T1 - The Cognitive Approach to Motivation in Retarded Individuals
AU - Kreitler, Shulamith
AU - Kreitler, Hans
PY - 1988/1/1
Y1 - 1988/1/1
N2 - This chapter describes a conceptual framework for bridging the gap between motivation and cognition that may contribute to research on the role of motivational factors in the functioning of mentally retarded individuals. The chapter demonstrates that there are sizable individual differences in mentally retarded persons about behaviors often considered as main characteristics differentiating between mentally retarded and nonretarded groups. Though mental retardation may affect motivation, it does not eliminate motivation and does not even limit it. The cognitive motivation in retarded persons suggests that it is the cognitive processing of inputs that determines the impact that any external and internal force or condition will have on behavior. Cognitive orientation measures may be expected to help identify those individuals who, for motivational reasons, may benefit most or least from the available programs, services, or training. Further research is required to clarify techniques, processes, and outcomes of new approaches to changing behavior in retarded persons.
AB - This chapter describes a conceptual framework for bridging the gap between motivation and cognition that may contribute to research on the role of motivational factors in the functioning of mentally retarded individuals. The chapter demonstrates that there are sizable individual differences in mentally retarded persons about behaviors often considered as main characteristics differentiating between mentally retarded and nonretarded groups. Though mental retardation may affect motivation, it does not eliminate motivation and does not even limit it. The cognitive motivation in retarded persons suggests that it is the cognitive processing of inputs that determines the impact that any external and internal force or condition will have on behavior. Cognitive orientation measures may be expected to help identify those individuals who, for motivational reasons, may benefit most or least from the available programs, services, or training. Further research is required to clarify techniques, processes, and outcomes of new approaches to changing behavior in retarded persons.
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U2 - 10.1016/S0074-7750(08)60220-7
DO - 10.1016/S0074-7750(08)60220-7
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AN - SCOPUS:0038358871
SN - 0074-7750
VL - 15
SP - 81
EP - 123
JO - International Review of Research in Mental Retardation
JF - International Review of Research in Mental Retardation
IS - C
ER -