| Abstract: | Explored object-discrimination learning set formation as a potential means of assessing the intelligence of children with neuromotor handicaps. 40 learning set problems were administered to the following groups, each containing 6 2-31/2 yr. old Ss: cerebral palsied (CP) children who tested as retarded but who were rated as not being retarded, CP children who tested and were rated as being retarded, nonhandicapped retardates, and nonhandicapped children with average intelligence. The CPs who were rated as not retarded performed like the normals; both were significantly better learners than the other 2 groups. The import of these findings for the future assessment of such children and the role that other variables play in such learning are discussed. (24 ref.) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) |
