ASD ASD Communication and Language Development 2

Question 1

Mand training in Verbal Behavior (VB) therapy targets which function of language?

Accepted Answer

Requesting desired items or actions

Answer

A mand is B.F. Skinner's term for a verbal operant under motivational control, used to request specific reinforcers.

Question 2

Verbal Behavior therapy, based on Skinner's 'Verbal Behavior,' categorizes language by:

Accepted Answer

Functional relationships between the speaker and the environment

Answer

Skinner's VB framework classifies language by its function (mand, tact, echoic, intraverbal) rather than its structure or form.

Question 3

Theory of Mind (ToM) deficits in ASD primarily affect which communication skill?

Accepted Answer

Understanding that others have different perspectives and beliefs

Answer

ToM deficits impair the ability to attribute mental states to others, making it difficult to understand why people say or do things.

Question 4

Speech-generating devices (SGDs) used as AAC for individuals with ASD should ideally be programmed to reflect the user's:

Accepted Answer

Age-appropriate vocabulary matched to the individual's communication needs and interests

Answer

Personalizing SGDs with vocabulary relevant to the individual's life, interests, and communication contexts increases device use and communication success.

Question 5

Non-verbal communication difficulties in ASD most commonly include challenges with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Using and interpreting gestures, facial expressions, and body language

Answer

DSM-5 criteria for ASD include deficits in non-verbal communicative behaviors such as gestures, eye contact, and facial expressions.

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ASD ASD Communication and Language Development 2