The psychopathological model of mental retardation: Theoretical and therapeutic considerations

Author(s): Campigli, M., Bertelli, M., Mangiapane, A., Cabras, P. L.

Journal/Book: Res Develop Disabil. 1997; 18: The Boulevard, Langford Lane, Kidlington, Oxford, England OX5 1GB. Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd. 407-413.

Abstract: Mental retardation has heterogenous elements including generic-biological and environmental factors that occur in a complex relationship. One construction commonly utilized is the overlapping etiologies, pathogenesis, and symptomatology in a bio-psycho-social model framework. A new integrated bio-psycho-social model we call ''universe line'' provides the possibility of integrating data from different research areas, specially cognitive and psychopathologic indicators. However; further methodology to refine and experimentally verify that model need to be elaborated. Implications of this theoretical approach are discussed.

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