Why Is Consistency an Important Teacher Characteristic

question 10

Multiple Choice

Why is consistency an important teacher characteristic?

• A) Because of the idiosyncratic response to common stimuli that students with autism often have
• B) Because it enables the teacher to better elicit responses from students who cannot easily decipher subtle social cues
• C) Because students with autism do not communicate well
• D) Because individuals with autism typically dislike change and prefer set routines

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Definitions:

Parallelism

The use of components in sentences that are grammatically the same, or similar in their construction, sound, meaning, or meter.

Consistency

The quality of maintaining a uniform, stable, and predictable character or performance over time.

Concise Language

The use of few words to convey an idea effectively without unnecessary elaboration.

Antidepressants

Medications used to treat depression and other mental health conditions by adjusting chemicals in the brain.