PSYC*3160 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Learned Helplessness, Stimulus Control, Metacognition
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Iq tests are culturally biased to different degrees. Don"t predict ability to live successful and fulfilling life. Adaptive behaviour measures involve parent, teacher and etc. Answer qs related to person"s independence, daily living skills and maladaptive behaviour. Attention: need to pay attention to learn. Memory esp wm: hold information while doing other tasks. Language: receptive/expressive: development happens later, is slower and at a lower level of development. Self-regulation and metacognition: know methods for success, planning and evaluation. Motivation: risk of learned helplessness instead of feeling like you have control and good efficacy. Less degree of id, more focus on academic skills. More degree of id, more focus on self-help, community living and vocational skills. Academic vs. functional curricular standards: merge through teaching functional academics. Instructional prompts: consequences for performance, strategies for the transfer of stimulus control. Behavioural problems can be dealt with functional behavioural assessment (fba) and positive behavioural support.
