A Strength of Direct Observation of Student Behavior Is That

question 39

Multiple Choice

A strength of direct observation of student behavior is that

• A) information is provided about the child's spontaneous behavior in natural settings.
• B) it provides a comparison of the child's performance against the performance of a reference group.
• C) it can serve as the basis for intervention planning.
• D) information is provided about the child's spontaneous behavior in natural settings and it can serve as the basis for intervention planning.

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Definitions:

Stimulus Generalization

The tendency for the conditioned response to be elicited by stimuli that are similar but not identical to the conditioned stimulus.

Auditory Stimulation

The process of using sound to evoke a response in the auditory system.

Tactile Stimulation

The process of stimulating the sense of touch, often used in therapy and child development to promote sensory integration and emotional well-being.

Conditioned Stimulus

A formerly neutral stimulus which, following its association with an unconditioned stimulus, leads to the triggering of a conditioned response.