A landmark study of feeble-mindedness, detailing diagnostic criteria and clinical methods that shaped early 20th‑century psychology and social work.
This classic work examines how researchers define, diagnose, and study feeble-mindedness, with an emphasis on the criteria, methods, and practical applications used in clinical psychology and education. It presents major diagnostic criteria and explains how they’re applied in patient evaluation, family history, social context, medical exams, and pedagogy. Rich with illustrative case discussions and a scholarly bibliography, it offers a window into the era’s thinking on intelligence, development, and social responsibility.
Readers will discover how researchers approached mental testing, observational methods, and the interpretation of behavior. The book also includes notes on terminology, measurement, and the evolving understanding of heredity, environment, and disability in the context of public policy and schooling.
- Major diagnostic criteria for feeble-mindedness and how they’re used in diagnosis
- Clinical methods, case studies, and practical assessments
- Illustrative cases showing real-world application
- Glossaries of terms and tests, plus a comprehensive bibliography
Ideal for students and professionals in psychology, education, and social sciences seeking historical and practical context for diagnostic practices.