Family-Centered Practice Refers to

question 37

Multiple Choice

Family-centered practice refers to

• A) a movement in special education that places the family at the center of any early intervention system.
• B) the desire of parents to have better professional support in the decisions related to their children with disabilities.
• C) the desire of schools to influence parents in their decisions related to the care of their children with disabilities.
• D) attempts by the federal government to define the process of decision making for the parents of children with disabilities.

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Definitions:

Social Learning Theory

A theory that proposes learning occurs in a social context and that people learn from one another through observation, imitation, and modeling.

Traditional Behaviorism

A theory of learning based on the idea that all behaviors are acquired through conditioning without considering thoughts or feelings.

Neuropsychology

The study of the relationship between brain function and behavior, including the effects of brain injuries and diseases.

Trait Theory

A psychological approach focused on the quantification and analysis of personality traits or characteristics that are consistent over time and situation.