Which of the Following Is True of Self-Injurious Behaviors (SIBs)

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of self-injurious behaviors (SIBs) ?

• A) Almost all children with intellectual disability engage in SIBs.
• B) SIBs are most commonly seen in children with severe and profound intellectual and adaptive impairments.
• C) SIBs are less common in individuals with comorbid intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorder.
• D) Eye gouging is the most common SIB.

---

Definitions:

Behavioral Economics

A field of economics that examines how psychological, cognitive, emotional, cultural, and social factors affect the economic decisions of individuals and institutions and how those decisions vary from those implied by classical theory.

Systematic Error

A consistent, predictable error present in the method of measurement that affects the accuracy of results.

Faulty Heuristics

Cognitive shortcuts that lead to errors in judgment or decision-making.

Heuristics

Simple, efficient rules, often learned or instinctive, that help in making decisions, forming judgments, or solving problems.