Which of the Following Is a Limitation of Discrete Trial

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a limitation of Discrete Trial Training?

• A) It increases the motivation of children with ASD to engage in spontaneous interactions, but doesn't always provide the skills for them to do so effectively.
• B) It provides general solutions to social problems the child may encounter, but children with ASD are often seeking specific solutions to specific problems.
• C) It limits the ability of those with ASD to self-manage and self-direct.
• D) The training it provides is so variable that consistent environments, such as a classroom, can be a challenge for children trained in this way.

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Definitions:

Framing

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Framing Effects

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Framing

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Loss Averse

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