In Conducting a Functional Analysis to Determine Why a Child

question 12

Multiple Choice

In conducting a functional analysis to determine why a child with a developmental disability frequently performs some bizarre behavior,a therapist might do all of the following except

• A)give the child a tangible reinforcer when the bizarre behavior occurs
• B)observe whether the bizarre behavior occurs when the child is alone
• C)give the child attention when the bizarre behavior occurs
• D)record the child's brain waves when the bizarre behavior occurs

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Definitions:

Carbon Atoms

The basic building blocks of organic compounds, characterized by four valence electrons allowing for various bonding configurations.

Carbonyl Group

A functional group consisting of a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom (C=O).

Functional Groups

Specific atomic groupings within molecules that are key to the molecules' distinctive chemical reactions.

Ether

An organic compound characterized by an oxygen atom connected to two alkyl or aryl groups, with a general formula of R-O-R'.