Psychology of Exceptional Individuals

Abstract Objective: In addition to physical defects, Poor social skills in exceptional children can be the source of many behavioral disorders. This study investigated the impact of social skills training on reduction of behavioral disorders among exceptional children. Method: The research is a quasi- experimental study (pre-test and post- test) with a control group. Statistical population was all fifth grade exceptional students in Kosar mixed elementary school in Zahedan in the 2010-2011 year. 24 exceptional students (boys and girls) fifth graders were tested in two stages (before and 45 days after social skills training).  The questionnaire consisted of two parts: demographic information and part of the SCL-90-R test to measure aggression and anxiety. For data analysis, T test was used. Results: The results show that the children, who were trained, compared with the untrained children had fewer behavioral disorders. Conclusion and recommendations: A proper and continuous social skills training, especially in the Components: Cooperation, assertiveness, and self-control, can be the perfect solution for reducing behavioral disorders of exceptional children.

Abstract This study investigated the relationship between emotional insight and attachment styles of intelligent and normal students in Zahedan. It was an applied research using field study method. Among all intelligent and normal students of a high school in Zahedan, 120 intelligent students and 120 normal students were chosen by simple random sampling method. To collect data, the questionnaire for emotional insight features and the revised questionnaire of a dual attachment scale were used which were developed by Collins and Read. t-test results showed that there was a significant difference between intelligent and normal students in their emotional insight; in other words, the emotional insight of intelligent students was more than that in normal students. Also the secure attachment style in intelligent students was more than that in normal students, but the dual and avoidance attachment styles in normal students was more than that in intelligent students. Pearson correlation method showed that there was a significant difference between emotional insight and secure attachment of normal and intelligent students; on the other hand, there was a direct relationship between emotional insight and secure attachment. Also, there was a reversed relationship between avoidance attachment and emotional insight.: It can be concluded that intelligent students had a better secure attachment, and this attachment style in normal students can be improved through exercise and training.

Abstract Objective: In addition to physical defects, poor social skills in exceptional children can be the source of many behavioral disorders. This study investigated the impact of social skills training on reducing behavioral disorders among exceptional children.
Method: The research is an experimental study (pre-test and post-test) with a control group. The statistical population included all the fifth grade exceptional students in Kosar mixed elementary school of Zahedan in the academic year of88-89. The sample of 24 exceptional students (boys and girls) of the fifth grade was tested in two different stages (one before and one 45 days after the social skills training). A questionnaire consisting of two parts: demographic information and selected parts of the SCL-90-R test was adapted to measure aggression and anxiety. For the data analysis, T test was used.
Results: The results show children trained compared with untrained children had fewer behavioral disorders.
Conclusion and suggestions: Thus proper and continuous social skills training, especially in the components Cooperation, assertiveness, and self-control, can be the perfect solution for reducing behavioral disorders of exceptional children.