PSYCHOLOGICAL PROCEDURES in the DIAGNOSIS of MENTAL RETARDATION.

The article presents a guide in doing a psychological procedure in mental retardation diagnosis. A psychologist must distinguish the patient's case between mental retardation and mental deficiency. The author stressed that the examiner should structure a situation in which the retarded child can give an optimal test performance. Examination will do best in an empty room containing no distracting features. Knowing the maximum level of the child's capability is proven effective for differential diagnosis.