The Extremely Intensive Experimental Behavior Program Designed by Ivar Lovaas

question 62

Multiple Choice

The extremely intensive experimental behavior program designed by Ivar Lovaas for children with autism

• A) has not proven successful.
• B) has shown promise, but not as much as medications.
• C) helped almost half of the children in the treatment program achieve normal intellectual functioning.
• D) helped most of the parents of autistic children learn to cope better with their children.

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Definitions:

Working Memory

A mental framework with a constrained capacity, intended for the temporary retention of data to be processed.

Interference

A phenomenon where previously learned information hinders the ability to learn new information, often explored within the context of memory research.

Mnemonic Device

A memory aid or strategy that makes information easier to remember.

Proactive Interference

The tendency for older or previously learned material to impede the recall of newer material.