Autism Was First Described and Named by _____

question 14

Multiple Choice

Autism was first described and named by _____.

• A)Hans Asperger
• B)Elizabeth Farrell
• C)Leo Kanner
• D)Bengt Nirje

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Definitions:

Green

A color perceived when light with a wavelength between approximately 495–570 nm is detected by the eye, commonly associated with nature and growth.

Operant Response

A behavior that is modifiable by its consequences, including reinforcement or punishment, within the context of operant conditioning.

Extinction

In psychology, the gradual weakening and eventual disappearance of a conditioned response when the conditioned stimulus is no longer paired with the unconditioned stimulus.

Reinforced

In psychology, refers to the process of strengthening a behavior by providing a consequence that will increase the likelihood of the behavior's recurrence.