Angelo Has Mild Autism Spectrum Disorder and Participates in an Applied

question 66

Multiple Choice

Angelo has mild autism spectrum disorder and participates in an applied behavioral analysis program. 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:

Reliable Detection

The ability to consistently identify or recognize true occurrences of a specific event or condition.

Difference Threshold

The smallest amount of difference in intensity between two stimuli that a person can detect half the time.

Reliable Detection

The ability to consistently and accurately identify or recognize the presence of a specific stimulus or condition.

Sense Organs

Specialized structures in the body that respond to external stimuli and send signals to the brain, enabling perception.