Author Question: The most accurate statement concerning the use of behavioral and cognitive interventions with ... (Read 93 times)

olgavictoria · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

The most accurate statement concerning the use of behavioral and cognitive interventions with children with autism is that they

a. are virtually worthless at changing behaviors.
b. can lead to significant gains, especially in young children who do not have severe intellectual disabilities.
c. can lead to significant gains, especially in older children who do have significant intellectual disabilities.
d. typically lead to significant improvements in all children, regardless of their age or level of intellect.

Question 2

Why is poor school achievement linked to a likelihood of becoming pregnant, particularly for low-income ethnic/racial minority teens?

What will be an ideal response?

dpost18 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

Answer: Teens who feel low academic self-efficacy and low expectations about their educational or occupational future do not perceive getting pregnant as having as negative an impact on their lives as is the case for more educationally successful teens.