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:

Narcissist Subtype

Variants within narcissism that display specific patterns of behavior or attributes, such as overt, covert, or malignant narcissism.

Histrionic Personality Disorder

Sharing features with borderline personality disorder, including rapidly shifting emotions and intense, unstable relationships, people with this disorder also behave in ways to draw attention to themselves across situations.

Psychodynamic Psychotherapists

Mental health professionals who treat psychological disorders by exploring the unconscious mind, past experiences, and interpersonal relationships.

Avoidant Personality Disorder

A psychiatric condition marked by significant social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, and hypersensitivity to negative evaluation.