Author Question: Which of these would be the most effective reinforcer for changing specific behaviors associated ... (Read 43 times)

debasdf · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Which of these would be the most effective reinforcer for changing specific behaviors associated with autism?

a. a pat on the head
b. the child's favorite food
c. a smile and the comment great
d. getting to play a game with a parent

Question 2

Research indicates that the highly structured intensive behavior therapy techniques developed by Ivor Lovaas and his colleagues

a. can be very effective within very short periods of time.
b. only work when combined with antipsychotic medications.
c. lead only to temporary improvements.
d. can be effective but only when they are provided many hours a week and for many years.