Applied Psychology and Vocational Training

Abstract

Mildly mentally retarded workers can be successfully trained in industrial work skills by the use of appropriate psychological training procedures designed to reduce learning problems such as poor attention, memory and perseverance. However. the successful application of these procedures in the long term depends upon a number of factors which influence the behaviour of the trainer as distinct from the trainee. These factors include the perceived effectiveness of the procedures for the amount of time and effort expended. the extent to which the trainer can be flexible in applying these procedures and the extent to which training remains free from production pressures.