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"For purposes of 'before-and-after' comparisons, the membership Directory of the American Association on Mental Deficiency (AAMD, 1952, 1962) was examined. The tabulations show that in 1952, 26% of AAMD psychology members were qualified at the doctoral level. By 1962, 43% were so qualified." Psychologists interested in mental retardation have tended to move "away from the public institutions and clinics, and toward private and municipal services. In 1952, 18% of the psychology membership of the AAMD was engaged in some form and level of full administrative activity. By 1962 it had increased to 21%. During the past decade the memberships in the AAMD psychology division has more than doubled. Yet, in 1952, 21% of all AAMD members were listed as psychologists, whereas by 1962 only 13% were so listed." A table summarizing psychological services to mental retardation in 1952 and 1962 is presented. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) |
