Wanda,a 12-year-old girl with severe intellectual disability,was taught to dress herself using the following approach: First,her teacher broke down the behavior of getting dressed into a number of smaller steps,like pulling the neck hole over her head,putting her arm into a shirt sleeve,and then putting the other arm in.Each step was then demonstrated to Wanda,and she was rewarded for each small movement toward the goal.This approach is called

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The approach described is a form of applied behavior analysis (ABA), which involves breaking down a complex behavior into smaller, more manageable steps and teaching those steps through the use of positive reinforcement. The other options, such as self-instructional training or behavior contracting, do not fit the approach described.

Wanda,a 12-Year-Old Girl with Severe Intellectual Disability,was Taught to Dress