Intellectually disabled or challenged is the current favored term for the mentally retarded. In this paperback edition of his 1967 text, Baumeister (psychology and psychiatry, Vanderbilt U.
Medical Center) had already questioned the attitudes associated with retardation though he still uses the term 'retardate'. Viewing retardation as primarily a behavior problem that can be
treated rather than a medial problem, and emphasizing the practical over the theoretical implications of research, he examines evaluation, learning abilities, factors in treatment, the
counseling of parents, and aspects of institutionalization. The book does not include a new preface or updated references. Annotation 穢2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
