The influence of the teacher's communication style on the Alter's social perception in preadolescents with mental disabilities

The fact that the teacher has an important role in the pupil's life is well known. More acutely than ever, recent studies in the psychological field have been investigating the impact the teacher's style has on the way pupils establish relationships with peers in the classroom. This paper attempts at revealing the influence of the teacher's unique communication style on the Alter's social perception process, taking into consideration the main features of personality in students with mental deficiencies.