Some Success Has Been Noted in the Development of Communication

question 132

Multiple Choice

Some success has been noted in the development of communication skills in autistic children through the use of

• A)modeling appropriate communication.
• B)behavioral procedures involving shaping and discrimination training.
• C)intensive therapy where the patient is placed in many social situations.
• D)stimulant medications.

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Definitions:

Anxiety

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.

Neuroses

Psychological disorders characterized by anxiety or distress, but without delusions or hallucinations, affecting a person's ability to function normally.

Fear of Death

An existential or psychological fear of coming to an end or ceasing to be, often associated with anxiety regarding the unknown aspects of death.

Acculturation

The process of cultural change and psychological change that results following meeting between cultures.