Discuss the long-term outcomes for autism spectrum disorder. ...

[burton19126]

Discuss the long-term outcomes for autism spectrum disorder.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

The central principle of classical conditioning is that
 
  a. after repeated pairings with a stimulus that naturally causes a response, a neutral stimulus will cause a similar response.
  b. we repeat those actions that we see others engage in.
  c. the consequences of behavior influence its likelihood of being repeated.
  d. the interaction of genetics and social factors best explains human behavior.

[macybarnes]

Answer to Question 1

The long-term outcome for autistic disorder is variable. In one controlled longitudinal study, 46 of children who were diagnosed with autistic disorder had a poor outcome as young adults while 53 had fair to good/very good outcomes as young adults. IQ remained stable from childhood to adulthood. Emotional problems were present among 62 of the sample. Only 27 of the participants had ever been employed, for an average of 5 hours per week and most often in sheltered workshops. Fifty-six percent were living at home while 35 lived in a group home or foster care.

Answer to Question 2

a. after repeated pairings with a stimulus that naturally causes a response, a
neutral stimulus will cause a similar response.