The Purpose of Assistive Technology Devices with Students with Disabilities

question 5

Multiple Choice

The purpose of assistive technology devices with students with disabilities is

• A) to allow them to read and write.
• B) to increase, maintain, or improve their functional capabilities.
• C) to substitute for absent body parts.
• D) to maintain present level of performance.

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Definitions:

Generalization Test Stimulus

A stimulus that differs from the original conditioned stimulus and is used to test the extent of stimulus generalization in an experimental setting.

Conditioning Stimulus

In classical conditioning, a previously neutral stimulus that, after association with an unconditioned stimulus, elicits a conditioned response.

Discrimination Training

Involves teaching an individual to differentiate between stimuli and respond appropriately, emphasizing the development of discriminatory skills.

Generalization Gradient

A visual representation of the response strength produced by stimuli of varying degrees of similarity to the training stimulus.