You are working with a preschool-aged child diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. The team approach to intervention is applied behavior analysis (ABA). Which of the following does NOT define ABA?
A) It has its roots in Skinner's theory.
B) It is based on antecedents and consequences.
C) It is based on the idea of the organism as active, not reactive, in the environment.
D) It is an example of a quantitative theory.

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ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) is fundamentally based on the concept of behavior being a response to environmental stimuli, emphasizing the reactive nature of organisms to their environment. This contradicts the statement in option C, which describes organisms as active, not reactive, in their environment. Skinner's theory, antecedents and consequences, and its quantitative nature are all foundational aspects of ABA.

You Are Working with a Preschool-Aged Child Diagnosed with an Autism