The Response to Intervention Model of Understanding Cognitive Disabilities

question 6

Multiple Choice

The response to intervention model of understanding cognitive disabilities

• A) emphasizes special education.
• B) uses standardized measures such as IQ tests to assess potential.
• C) aligns itself more with the social model of d/Disability.
• D) aligns itself more with the medical model perspective of d/Disability.

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Definitions:

Reinforcing

In behavioral psychology, refers to any consequence that strengthens or increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

Partial Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule in which a reward is not administered every time the desired behavior is performed, leading to more resistant behavioral patterns.

Negative Reinforcement

A process in behaviorism where a response or behavior is strengthened because a negative condition is removed or avoided.

Continuous Reinforcement

a method of learning where a behavior is reinforced (rewarded) every time it occurs, facilitating quick acquisition of the behavior.