The Seminal Work in the Field of Autism Began in What

question 18

Multiple Choice

The seminal work in the field of autism began in what year?

• A)1982
• B)1928
• C)1943
• D)1907

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Definitions:

Reinforcement

A stimulus that follows a response and increases the frequency of the response.

Evolutionary Forces

Factors that contribute to the changes in gene frequencies within populations through processes such as natural selection, mutation, and genetic drift.

Biological Prepared

Refers to the concept that certain behaviors or physiological responses are innately programmed in organisms to aid in their survival.

Counterconditioning

A fear-reduction technique in which pleasant stimuli are associated with fear-evoking stimuli so that the fear-evoking stimuli lose their aversive qualities.