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jazziefee

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Assume that the delay of reinforcement gradient is steeper in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity (ADHD). Which of the following best explains the symptoms of ADHD?
 
  a. Classroom behaviors have a short interval between behavior and reinforcement.
  b. ADHD children are less sensitive to rewards, regardless of the interval between response and reinforcement.
  c. Serotonin agonists alter the gradient of reinforcement.
  d. Classroom behaviors have a long interval between behavior and reinforcement.
  e. Reinforcements that follow a short delay are less effective in ADHD children.

Question 2

A key characteristic of autistic disorder involves
 
  a. highly developed social skills.
  b. normal imaginative ability.
  c. normal interests and behaviors.
  d. an inability to relate to point of view taken by others.
  e. superior athletic ability.


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aruss1303

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: d. Classroom behaviors have a long interval between behavior and reinforcement.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: d. an inability to relate to point of view taken by others.


jazziefee

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Excellent

atrochim

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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