Pramile Has Autism Spectrum Disorder

question 134

Multiple Choice

Pramile has autism spectrum disorder.She frequently will say,"She is hungry" when letting her father know that she wants her dinner.This type of statement is known as __________.

• A)echolalia
• B)parroting
• C)pronoun reversal
• D)reference reversal

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Definitions:

Unconditioned Response

An automatic reaction to a stimulus that occurs naturally without any prior learning.

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that employs rewards and punishments for behavior, which increases or decreases the likelihood of the behavior being repeated, as conceptualized by B.F. Skinner.

Reinforcer

A reinforcer is any stimulus that strengthens or increases the probability of a specific response or behavior by providing a desirable consequence or outcome.

Punisher

An unfavorable consequence or penalty intended to reduce the occurrence of an unwanted behavior.