Social Support Systems for Families with Children with Intellectual and Developmental

question 35

Multiple Choice

Social support systems for families with children with intellectual and developmental disabilities are______.

• A) nonexistent because of the stigma associated with having a child with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• B) not helpful because families experience marginalization, for the most part
• C) considered crucial internal supports
• D) considered by parents as one of the most important coping strategies

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A concept in behavioral psychology where the removal of a negative condition strengthens or increases the likelihood of a response.

Frequency

The rate at which something occurs or is repeated over a particular period of time or in a given sample.

Desired Behavior

The specific actions or reactions that an organization or individual aims to elicit in a particular context.

Escape Learning

A type of conditioning where the subject learns to perform a behavior in order to terminate or avoid an unpleasant stimulus.