The dynamics of self-confidence are modelled in an environment where rational individuals optimally choose educations and occupations with the aim to acquire productive skills while learning about ability. It is shown how the presence of uninformative options can trap individuals below their potential. Furthermore, the trade-off between probability of success and value of skills may induce unce...

In the fast-paced life of 21st century, computerization plays a crucial part in mortal life. Home allows us to control home electrical appliances like lights, doors, AC, etc. It also provides security and an emergency system be activated. refers not only reducing fatal attempts but increasing energy efficiency saving time. The main idea is help handicapped elderly people by enabling them warn c...

This article examines the serious potential for a clash between two sets of values: (1) the stated values of the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988, that persons handicapped within its terms should not be denied access to decent housing on that account, and that mentally handicapped tenants, especially those who may have, but do not necessarily possess, a propensity for violence, have privacy ...

brampton and Kowell, both ot Teachers' College, Columbia University, U.S.A. Volume One?History, 260 pages, price 7s. 6d. Volume Two?Problems, 440 pages, price 9s. Published in Britain by Harrap & Co., Ltd. These transatlantic editors set themselves an ambitious task in dealing with a subject that rarely receives the attention it deserves. In Volume One they aimed at defining the various groups ...

Measurement in the shift of 424 normal children's perceptions of their handicapped peers was determined following their exposure to structured learning experiences of what it would be like to be handicapped. Attitude development and approaches used for attitude change are described. Significant positive shifts were found in children's perceptions of their handicapped peers' play capabilities, i...

Objective: The aim of this study was to identify the significant difficulties in access to health care services experienced by patients with physical disabilities. Method: A cross-sectional study at King Abdul Aziz Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on 235 persons with physical disability, from 1 January to 30 June 2014. Results: A total of 88% of the people with disability reported having the ...

Sex chromatin studies in institutions for mentally handicapped children show a considerably higher frequency of abnormalities as compared with observations on the general population. The published material is summarized in Table I. The present research was undertaken in order to determine the frequency of possible X chromosome numerical aberrations, by means of a sex chromatin study, in a group...

objectives: the vineland adaptive behavior scale-ii is useful in assessing an individual’s daily functioning. they can be used as an evaluation and diagnostic tool for individuals who are mentally retarded or individuals with other handicaps. methods: to determine the efficacy of vabs in clinical settings, 3 cases with mental retardation and behavioral or emotional problems were evaluated accor...