According to the Text, What Are Some Factors That Could

question 15

Multiple Choice

According to the text, what are some factors that could explain the increase in the number of children served under the special education category of autism?

• A) Better diagnostic procedures, wider awareness of the disorder, and parental preference for the autism label over other disability labels
• B) A greater number of special education classes, more teachers with knowledge of autism, and greater parental involvement
• C) Increased state and federal funding as mandated in the No Child Left Behind legislation
• D) Increased parental education and advocacy related to educating their children with autism

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Definitions:

Aversive Events

Unpleasant or undesirable occurrences that an individual seeks to avoid or minimize.

Learned Helplessness

A condition in which a person suffers from a sense of powerlessness, arising from a traumatic event or persistent failure to succeed, theorized to contribute to feelings of depression and anxiety.

Emotional Troubled

Experiencing difficulties and disturbances in one's emotional wellbeing, which may impact day-to-day functioning.

Social-Cognitive Perspective

A psychological framework that emphasizes the role of cognitive processes in understanding social behavior, highlighting how individuals interpret, analyze, and remember social experiences.