This study compared 5 different methods of pacing the presentation of a discrimination task for 50 mentally retarded Ss. Data support the hypothesis that such Ss perform better if paced at a rate slower than that at which they would pace themselves. Where the presentation rate was changed during practice, performance was enhanced and the number of learners increased.
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