Which of the Following Statements Is Central to the Applied

question 75

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is central to the applied behavioral analysis approach to the treatment of autism?

• A) It is used by professionals rather than parents.
• B) It is intended to be used for short periods of time.
• C) It is based on operant conditioning principles.
• D) The treatment typically begins when children enter a structured school setting.

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Definitions:

Fechner's Law

A principle in psychophysics stating that the perceived intensity of a stimulus changes proportionally to the logarithm of the actual stimulus intensity.

Thorndike's Law

A principle stating that behaviors followed by positive outcomes are more likely to be repeated, whereas behaviors followed by negative outcomes are less likely to be repeated.

Ames Room

An optical illusion room designed to manipulate perceived size and perspective, where objects appear larger or smaller than they really are.

Proximal Stimulus

The physical energy from an object that directly interacts with sensory receptors, leading to perception.