"It Is Always the Individual's Performance That Tells You Whether

question 24

Essay

"It is always the individual's performance that tells you whether or not you have selected an effective reinforcer." Explain what this means.

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Definitions:

Autism Spectrum Disorder

A range of neurodevelopmental conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech, and nonverbal communication.

Medicaid-insured

A status denoting individuals who are covered by Medicaid, a government-funded program in the United States that provides health insurance to people with low income.

Non-Hispanic White

An ethnic or racial category in the United States Census referring to people who are not of Hispanic or Latino origin and identify as White.

African Americans

Individuals of African descent living in the United States, often with a historical background tied to slavery and civil rights struggles.