In recording and defining maladaptive behavior, the most important variable is:
A. Frequency.
B. Duration
C. Type
D. Frequency, duration, or type—depending on the behavior.
E. None of the above.
D
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Sandra has difficulty performing everyday tasks and quickly becomes frustrated. As a result, she possesses low self-esteem. This description of Sandra indicates that she exhibits the same characteristics as someone who
a. lacks consistent parental supervision. b. comes from a low-SES family. c. has an intellectual disability. d. may have a severe emotional disturbance.
Egocentrism refers to
a. a child's ability to see things from someone's perspective other than his own. b. a child's difficulty in seeing things from someone's perspective other than his own. c. a child's difficulty in gaining linguistic skills needed to communicate. d. a child's ability to teach himself how to read.
Curtis works hard at school because he knows it will lead to good grades, praise from his mother, and money from his father. What kind of reinforcers are most effective with Curtis?
a. primary reinforcers b. situational interests c. vicarious reinforcers d. secondary reinforcers
Bud is becoming argumentative about several of the items on the test Ms. Williams, his teacher, just returned. He asserts that the test wasn't fair, because many of the items were "tricky." His arguments are disrupting the discussion of the test. Of the following, the most effective response to Bud's arguing would be to:
a. tell him to come in after school and discuss any of the items for as long as he chooses to do so. Then, stop any discussion about the "trickiness" of the test. b. remind Bud that he didn't have the right to disrupt learning for the other students. Then apply an appropriate punishment. c. ask Bud what was troubling him. Then try to meet his emotional needs on a personal level. d. tell Bud that his behavior is inappropriate. Then tell him that you are going to refer him to the school counselor for evaluation.