Stefanie Is a Speech Pathologist Working with Emily, Who Is

question 2

Multiple Choice

Stefanie is a speech pathologist working with Emily, who is struggling with initial sounds of words. Stefanie has decided to test the effects of an audio recorded modeling strategy with Emily. She first records the number of errors in naturally occurring speech for a three minute period, four days in a row. Next, while alternately collecting data in the form of errors per three minute period of naturally occurring speech, she introduces audio recorded modeling for twelve therapy sessions. Stefanie then collects errors per minutes of speech for four days after the intervention.
-Which of the following is the most critical drawback of the design Stefanie has selected?

• A) Selection of experimental participant
• B) No baseline data were collected
• C) Withdrawal of treatment condition
• D) Ethics of treatment reversal

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Definitions:

Mechanoreceptor

Sensory receptor that responds to mechanical stimuli, such as pressure, sound waves, or gravity.

Photoreceptor

Sensory receptor that responds to light stimuli.

Proprioceptor

Class of mechanoreceptor responsible for maintaining the body’s equilibrium and posture; involved in reflex actions.

Organ of Corti

The sensory organ located within the cochlea of the inner ear, responsible for converting sound vibrations into nerve impulses.