Chance Is a Young Boy with Autism

question 211

Multiple Choice

Chance is a young boy with autism.Recently,his parents have discovered a way to treat his disorder and have begun training in applied behavior analysis.Upon beginning this treatment with their son,which of the following complaints might they have?

• A) Chance's social skills will not have improved at all even though his sensory abilities will have increased.
• B) Chance will still score very low on IQ tests despite the intensive treatment, meaning he will still be in special classes at school.
• C) There will be a large amount of time required from the parents to implement the treatment.
• D) Chance's attentional capacity will still be so limited that they will need to train him at least 80 hours a week until he is age 10 or older.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Functioning

The mental processes involved in obtaining knowledge and comprehension, including thinking, knowing, remembering, judging, and problem-solving.

Overall Functioning

An individual's general level of performance in various areas of life, often considered in psychological and medical contexts to assess health or disability.

Personality Disorders

Mental disorders characterized by enduring maladaptive patterns of behavior, cognition, and inner experience, exhibited across many contexts and deviating from those accepted by the individual's culture.

Axis II

A classification within the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) that deals with personality disorders and mental retardation.