Troy,a 6-Year-Old Boy with Autism,has Received Applied Behavior Analysis Treatment

question 53

Multiple Choice

Troy,a 6-year-old boy with autism,has received applied behavior analysis treatment for the past four years.Which of the following statements about Troy's current situation is most accurate?

• A) Troy's treatment is relatively easy to implement, but his parents are thinking of dropping out because the treatment is so expensive.
• B) Troy's cognitive skills have significantly improved, but he dislikes his treatment, so he has become defiant and difficult.
• C) Troy is satisfied with his treatment and is a happier child, but his IQ is still low and he cannot be taught in normal classrooms at school.
• D) Troy's treatment is very time-consuming and intense, but his IQ is now 20 points higher than when he started treatment.

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Definitions:

Reinforcing

In the context of behavior, this term refers to the process of encouraging or establishing a pattern of behavior by providing a reward or consequence.

Extinction

The process by which a species, genus, or family ceases to exist.

Instrumental Conditioning

A training method whereby a behavior's intensity is altered through either positive reinforcement or negative punishment.

Startled

The act of experiencing a sudden, involuntary reaction to an unexpected event or stimulus, often involving physical movement.