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  • August 10, 2023
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Question 1

In the 1950s and 1960s, what was the common belief for the cause of autism?


Learner Response: Lack of maternal warmth
Yes. As a result, mothers of some children on the autistic spectrum suffered
Feedback:
from blame, guilt, and self­doubt.


Question 2

The treatments for autism that have repeatedly demonstrated positive outcomes all fall under the
umbrella of what approach?


Learner Response: Applied Behavior Analysis
Super! Many different treatments that fall under ABA have been empirically
Feedback:
validated.


Question 3

Some people with autism are known to repeat words, or phrases rather than engaging in typical
language or conversation when spoken to. This is also known as _______________.


Learner Response: echolalia
Feedback: Yes! Echolalia is repetition of words or phrases spoken by others.


Question 4

All of these are a diagnostic criteria for autism EXCEPT:


Learner Response: Deficits in intellectual abilities
You're right. This is not a diagnostic criteria. This may be a characteristic of
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some people with autism, but it is not required for a diagnosis.


Question 5

There is no known cause for autism.


Learner Response: True
Feedback: Correct. There are many theories but none have them have been substantiated.

,Question 6

Lack of big smiles or joyful expressions by six months of age can be a sign of autism.


Learner Response: True
Feedback: You're right! These have both been identified as early warning signs.


Question 7

The prevalence of autism is ___________.


Learner Response: increasing
Feedback: Yes, the numbers of autism cases are increasing at an alarming rate.


Question 8

People with Asperger's syndrome usually have the following characteristics EXCEPT:


Learner Response: Have good "social smarts"
This is correct. People with Asperger's biggest challenge usually is lack of
Feedback:
"social smarts."


Question 9

You have been assigned a new client. The parents don't think he has autism because he can read
and repeats lines in movies. When observed, the boy is able to read, but only communicates with
grunts and yells. Are these characteristics of autism?


Learner Response: Yes
Yes, some children with ASD display splinter skills, such as being able to read
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but lacking the ability to communicate functionally.


Question 10

Who on the child's team is the most affected by treatment decisions that will impact the child's
whole life?


Learner Response: Parents or Legal Guardians
Feedback: Yes! For families of individuals with autism, the person is a part of their lives
forever. These families love and care for their family member with autism and
make decisions daily about their welfare.

,Question 1

What follows behavior?


Learner Response: Consequences
Feedback: Yes! Consequences follow after behavior.

Question 2

When Kay talked to Nancy, she liked to complain about work. Nancy would listen and try to cheer
her up by talking with her. The more Nancy talked with Kay the more she complained. By talking
with Kay after she complained, Nancy used what principle?


Learner Response: positive reinforcement
That's it! Since she added something (talking to her) and the behavior increa
Feedback:
reinforcement.

Question 3

Jane rarely used her phone. Whenever her annoying coworker approaches her and she is on the
phone her coworker walks away. Now Jane is always talking on the phone. What principle of
behavior accounts for this increase?


Learner Response: negative reinforcement
Awesome! Her behavior talking on the phone increases, so we know it is rei
Feedback:
or taken away (her coworker talking to her), so it is negative reinforcement.

Question 4

Another way to conceptualize negative in negative reinforcement and negative punishment is:


Learner Response: removal
Feedback: Excellent! Negative refers to the removal of a stimulus in regards to the cons

Question 5

Who was the founder of modern behaviorism?


Learner Response: B.F. Skinner
Feedback: Exactly! B.F Skinner is the father of MODERN behaviorism.

, Question 6

The field of Applied Behavior Analysis focuses on ______________ behavior.


Learner Response: observable
Feedback: Great! ABA focuses on observable behaviors that are measurable.

Question 7

Reinforcement is any event that _________ behavior and _________ behavior.


Learner Response: follows; increases
Feedback: Right! Reinforcement is any event that follows behavior and increases behav

Question 8

The definition of behavior is:


Learner Response: any observable movement of a living thing
Feedback: Great! Behavior covers a wide range of things that living things do.

Question 9

What precedes behavior?


Correct Answer: Antecedents

Question 10

Identify two consequences:


Learner Response: reinforcement and punishment
Feedback: reinforcement and punishment

Alyse didn't sing in music class often. One day, her teacher saw Alyse singing and complimented
her voice in front of the class. Alyse stopped singing in music class all together. What principle
did the music teacher use on Alyse's singing behavior?


Correct Answer: positive punishment

Question 2

Motivating operations increase the relative value of a particular reinforcer and also ________.

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