In Autistic Children, Head Banging, Spinning in Circles, and Rocking

question 59

Multiple Choice

In autistic children, head banging, spinning in circles, and rocking are behaviors that ________

• A) are exceedingly rare.
• B) are common forms of self-stimulation.
• C) are believed to be ways of communicating without language.
• D) are used because these children find repetitive routines very aversive.

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Definitions:

Anthropology

The study of human culture—the shared values, beliefs, and practices of a group of people

Human Culture

The shared practices, values, norms, ideas, and artifacts that characterize groups of people, transmitted over time.

Shared Values

Beliefs or standards held in common by a group or society, forming a basis for collective action and identity.

ABC Triad

Affect (how people feel inside), Behavior (what people do), Cognition (what people think about)