Lovaas' Program of Behavioural Treatment of Autistic Children

question 79

Multiple Choice

Lovaas' program of behavioural treatment of autistic children

• A)Takes one full day each week
• B)Requires the child be hospitalized periodically
• C)Includes parenting-skills training for parents
• D)Has yielded dramatic improvements

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Definitions:

Biological Views

Perspectives in science that emphasize the importance of physiological and genetic factors in understanding human behavior and mental processes.

Genetically Predisposed

Having a higher likelihood of developing certain traits or diseases based on inherited genetic factors.

Ancestors

Individuals from whom one is descended, typically beyond the immediate family, reaching back through generations.

Mania

A mental state characterized by extremely elevated mood, energy, unusual thought patterns, and sometimes psychosis.