Mr Knockwerst Is Teaching Muriel, a Girl with Developmental Disabilities

question 5

Multiple Choice

Mr. Knockwerst is teaching Muriel, a girl with developmental disabilities, to use a spoon when she eats cereal. He has had good success in the classroom when Muriel is sitting in her favorite chair. However, in the cafeteria, he has been unable to get her to use a spoon. Mr. Knockwerst then decides to bring Muriel's chair into the cafeteria for her during meals. What principle of generalization programming is Mr. Knockwerst employing?

• A) use of self-mediated stimuli
• B) use of common social stimuli
• C) use of common physical stimuli
• D) use of indiscriminable contingencies

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Definitions:

Autism

A neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and non-verbal communication, and repetitive behaviors.

Self-Absorbed

Excessively preoccupied with oneself and one's own needs, often at the expense of others.

Apathy

A lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern, often manifesting as a symptom in various mental health conditions such as depression.

Mania

A mental condition characterized by periods of great excitement, euphoria, delusions, and overactivity.