The Parents of a Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder Ask

question 44

Multiple Choice

The parents of a child with autism spectrum disorder ask you for advice on the best treatment to eliminate the child's repetitive behaviors and improve his ability to verbalize.Your advice should be: ____.

• A)"Drug treatment has been the most effective approach for both symptoms."
• B)"No treatment has been very effective for these symptoms."
• C)"Behavior modification has been used effectively for both symptoms."
• D)"Behavior modification has been used effectively to reduce repetitive behaviors, but nothing has been effective in improving verbalization."

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Definitions:

Economic Behaviorists

Scholars or economists who study the psychological, emotional, and cognitive factors influencing the economic decisions of individuals and institutions.

Monetarists

Economists advocating the belief that adjustments in the money supply have significant repercussions on the national output in the near term and on price levels in the more distant future.

Policy Activism

An approach whereby government or policymakers actively intervene in the economy to achieve certain goals, like reducing unemployment or controlling inflation.

Economic Instability

A situation where an economy experiences significant fluctuations in its economic activities, such as employment, output, and prices, often leading to uncertainty and unpredictability.