The Pivotal Response Model at the University of California at Santa

question 51

Multiple Choice

The Pivotal Response Model at the University of California at Santa Barbara

• A) starts with discrete trials training and then moves on to a goal of social and educational proficiency in natural settings.
• B) uses the principles of applied behavior analysis to teach discrete skills that are chained into functional routines.
• C) teaches social skills as discrete skills within an integrative setting and uses peer-mediation interventions to promote independent play and social interaction.
• D) uses incidental teaching, that is, the spontaneous behavior of the child, to teach specific skills such as functional verbal language.

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Definitions:

Emotional Concern

Feelings of worry or anxiety about matters that are significant to the emotional well-being of an individual or group.

Appraisal

The act of assessing something or someone, in psychology, often refers to the evaluation of situations as to their significance for an individual's well-being.

Instrumental Aid

Assistance provided through means or tools that contribute directly to achieving a task or goal.

Socializing

The process of interacting with others to build relationships, learn social norms, and develop social skills.