Andile Has Mild Autism Spectrum Disorder and Participates in an Applied

question 65

Multiple Choice

Andile has mild autism spectrum disorder and participates in an applied behavioural analysis programme.Each day in school, he is allowed to decide the order in which he will work on his tasks, although the day's tasks have been selected for him, and which of several possible rewards he would like when he has completed each task.This approach is most consistent with ____ theory.

• A)self-determination
• B)error management
• C)learned helplessness
• D)cognitive dissonance

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Definitions:

Jurgen Habermas

A German sociologist and philosopher in the tradition of critical theory and pragmatism, known for his theories on communicative rationality and the public sphere.

Consciousness

The condition of being conscious and capable of thinking about one's own being, feelings, ideas, environment, etc.

Critical Knowledge

Knowledge that challenges accepted norms and seeks to uncover the underlying power structures and biases in society.

Emancipate Humans

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