Kate's 6-Year-Old Son Has Autism

question 97

Multiple Choice

Kate's 6-year-old son has autism.To help him learn daily tasks,she breaks down activities into their component parts.Tooth brushing,for example,involves several steps that occur in basically the same order each time.Which of the following learning principles would provide the strongest foundation for learning how to brush one's teeth in this context?

• A)Shaping
• B)Partial reinforcement
• C)Integrating
• D)Chaining

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Definitions:

Interpersonal Communication

The exchange of information, feelings, and ideas between two or more people through verbal or non-verbal methods.

Link

A reference or connection from one piece of information or webpage to another, facilitating easy access and navigation between them.

Managing Up

The practice of managing one's relationship with and influence on superiors or higher-ups in an organization.

Grapevine

An informal, often unofficial channel of communication within an organization or social network.