The Intensive Experimental Behavior Program Designed by Ivar Lovaas for Children

question 79

Multiple Choice

The intensive experimental behavior program designed by Ivar Lovaas for children with autism ________

• A) has not proven successful.
• B) has shown promise, but not as much as medications.
• C) helped almost half of the children in the treatment program achieve normal intellectual functioning.
• D) helped most of the parents of autistic children learn to cope better with their children.

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Definitions:

Disproportionately

In a way that is out of proportion or not in an equal or fair ratio relative to another quantity or measure.

Conflict Theory

Generally focuses on large, macro-level structures, such as the relations between classes. It shows how major patterns of inequality in society produce social stability in some circumstances and social change in others. It stresses how members of privileged groups try to maintain their advantages while subordinate groups struggle to increase theirs. It typically leads to the suggestion that eliminating privilege will lower the level of conflict and increase the sum total of human welfare.

Deviance

Behaviors or actions that violate societal norms or values, which can range from minor infractions to serious crimes.

Crime

Crime denotes acts that violate laws and are punishable by the state or other authority.