BEHV 5613 - Video Study Guide Sexuality Instruction
(Gerhardt) Exam
Why is ABA particularly capable in teaching sexuality instruction?
ABA is actively involved in abstinence-only education.
Behavior analysis can provide evidence supporting the effectiveness of sex education
and training for persons with developmental disabilities.
Behavior analysis cannot provide evidence supporting the effectiveness of sex
education and training for persons with developmental disabilities.
ABA mainly employs group designs, which have been shown to be the most effective in
sexual instruction. - Answer Behavior analysis can provide evidence supporting the
effectiveness of sex education and training for persons with developmental disabilities.
Which three characteristics of the ABA teaching method does Dr. Gerhardt highlight as
allowing ABA to be successful in sexuality instruction?
chaining
use of statistical models
Fluency/rate-based instruction and instructional intensity
shaping - Answer chaining
Fluency/rate-based instruction and instructional intensity
shaping
Dr. Gerhardt states that people are more than willing to discuss sexuality in joking
contexts, but what does he state happens when the conversation turns serious?
, We find it easier to discuss such matters with our parents than with our peers.
We tend to shut down, stating things like "TMI (too much information)."
We are more than willing to discuss sexuality issues.
We already know everything there is to know and see no value in any further discussion.
- Answer We tend to shut down, stating things like "TMI (too much information)."
Why isn't teaching sexuality synonymous with teaching sexual intercourse?
(Select all that apply)
We are teaching clients how to be safe if they are interested in expressing their
sexuality.
We are lessening the risk of abuse and neglect.
It actually is synonymous with teaching sexual intercourse.
We are teaching clients about changes in their bodies. - Answer We are teaching clients
how to be safe if they are interested in expressing their sexuality.
We are lessening the risk of abuse and neglect.
We are teaching clients about changes in their bodies.
Older programs concerning individuals with developmental disabilities and sexuality
had two goals:
to protect learners with developmental disabilities from sexual abuse
to eliminate developmental disabilities by restricting reproduction of individuals with
developmental disabilities
This second goal was troubling because of which of the following?
Most people with developmental disabilities are born to individuals with developmental
(Gerhardt) Exam
Why is ABA particularly capable in teaching sexuality instruction?
ABA is actively involved in abstinence-only education.
Behavior analysis can provide evidence supporting the effectiveness of sex education
and training for persons with developmental disabilities.
Behavior analysis cannot provide evidence supporting the effectiveness of sex
education and training for persons with developmental disabilities.
ABA mainly employs group designs, which have been shown to be the most effective in
sexual instruction. - Answer Behavior analysis can provide evidence supporting the
effectiveness of sex education and training for persons with developmental disabilities.
Which three characteristics of the ABA teaching method does Dr. Gerhardt highlight as
allowing ABA to be successful in sexuality instruction?
chaining
use of statistical models
Fluency/rate-based instruction and instructional intensity
shaping - Answer chaining
Fluency/rate-based instruction and instructional intensity
shaping
Dr. Gerhardt states that people are more than willing to discuss sexuality in joking
contexts, but what does he state happens when the conversation turns serious?
, We find it easier to discuss such matters with our parents than with our peers.
We tend to shut down, stating things like "TMI (too much information)."
We are more than willing to discuss sexuality issues.
We already know everything there is to know and see no value in any further discussion.
- Answer We tend to shut down, stating things like "TMI (too much information)."
Why isn't teaching sexuality synonymous with teaching sexual intercourse?
(Select all that apply)
We are teaching clients how to be safe if they are interested in expressing their
sexuality.
We are lessening the risk of abuse and neglect.
It actually is synonymous with teaching sexual intercourse.
We are teaching clients about changes in their bodies. - Answer We are teaching clients
how to be safe if they are interested in expressing their sexuality.
We are lessening the risk of abuse and neglect.
We are teaching clients about changes in their bodies.
Older programs concerning individuals with developmental disabilities and sexuality
had two goals:
to protect learners with developmental disabilities from sexual abuse
to eliminate developmental disabilities by restricting reproduction of individuals with
developmental disabilities
This second goal was troubling because of which of the following?
Most people with developmental disabilities are born to individuals with developmental
