Types of mental defectives . Case J. Case : Low-Grade. MORAL IMBECILES 83 ing his person; and will watch his opportunity to hide under womensbeds to watch them undress. He has a degenerate ear, a peculiar hang-dog expression, and wouldnever meet ones eye squarely. As a small child he was very fond ofkicking the smaller children, which he did on every occasion and with-out provocation. He learned to read and write in a way, but has never utilized hisknowledge for practical purposes. He has a phenomenal memorywhich stands him in good stead. He has learned to do all sorts ofhouse
Types of mental defectives . Case J. Case : Low-Grade. MORAL IMBECILES 83 ing his person; and will watch his opportunity to hide under womensbeds to watch them undress. He has a degenerate ear, a peculiar hang-dog expression, and wouldnever meet ones eye squarely. As a small child he was very fond ofkicking the smaller children, which he did on every occasion and with-out provocation. He learned to read and write in a way, but has never utilized hisknowledge for practical purposes. He has a phenomenal memorywhich stands him in good stead. He has learned to do all sorts ofhouse-work, and to sew and make baskets. CASE B.—Middle-Grade Moral Imbecile. H. B. was 20 years old when photo was taken. He is an epileptic,but with infrequent spasms. Note his defiant expression. He will,never look one in the eyes. He appears much younger than he reallyis. He speaks in short, jerky sentences. He is very nervous and affec-tionate, but disobedient, untruthful, obstinate, passionate, revengeful,and hard to mana
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