Understanding the Consequences That Maintain Problem Behaviors Is

question 15

Multiple Choice

Understanding the consequences that maintain problem behaviors is

• A) Important in determining what will be successful with that individual
• B) To control what the person does
• C) An essential element of a functional assessment
• D) Important but not the key element of a functional assessment

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Definitions:

Schizophrenia

A mental disorder characterized by disturbances in thought, perception, and behavior, with symptoms that may include delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized speech.

Antipsychotic Medication

Drugs used to manage psychosis, including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, by reducing or eliminating symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions.

Auditory Hallucinations

Experiencing sounds, most commonly voices, without an external stimulus, often associated with psychiatric disorders like schizophrenia.

Hypertension

A chronic medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated, often leading to serious health issues.