Author Question: Ms. Ocean is teaching Clyde, an autistic boy, to say thank you whenever he is given a ball with ... (Read 255 times)

erika · **on:** Jul 31, 2018

Ms. Ocean is teaching Clyde, an autistic boy, to say thank you whenever he is given a ball with which to play. However, Clyde's performance is very erratic. Therefore, Ms. Ocean decides to use the same three people and only during recess for Clyde to practice his skill. What principle of generalization programming is Ms. Ocean employing?

a. use of self-mediated stimuli
b. use of common social stimuli
c. use of common physical stimuli
d. use of indiscriminable contingencies

Question 2

Mr. Knockwerst is teaching Muriel, a mentally retarded girl, to use a spoon when she eats cereal. He has had good success in the classroom when Muriel is sitting in her favorite chair. However, in the cafeteria, he has been unable to get her to use a spoon. Mr. Knockwerst then decides to bring Muriel's chair into the cafeteria for her during meals. What principle of generalization programming is Mr. Knockwerst employing?

a. use of self-mediated stimuli
b. use of common social stimuli
c. use of common physical stimuli
d. use of indiscriminable contingencies