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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Catherine asks, who strongly advocates Dr. Lovaas's therapy program?
(a) Dr. Cohen.
(b) Dr. Welch.
(c) Dr. Gershwin.
(d) Dr. Lovaas.

2. What is one reason Rimland praises Catherine?
(a) Her work with the elderly.
(b) Her work with autistic children at the hospital.
(c) Her work with her children.
(d) Her work with holding therapy.

3. What does Catherine notice about Anne Marie's social behavior that concerns her?
(a) She is uninterested in things and people around her.
(b) She is afraid of the things and people around her.
(c) She is constantly questioning the things and people around her.
(d) She knows a lot already about the things and people around her.

4. What is the diagnosis of Anne Marie by the neurologist?
(a) Ear infection.
(b) Deafness.
(c) Infantile autism.
(d) Colic.

5. What does the Maurice family begin to read about in Chapter 6?
(a) Deafness.
(b) Infant allergies.
(c) Metabolic disorders.
(d) Autism.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Chapter 8, what is one way behaviors are achieved in behavioral therapy?

2. Who is visited during the family's overseas trip?

3. According to the acknowledgment section, what did the author get help with?

4. What is Mary Beth's relationship with the Maurice family?

5. What is one clue to Catherine about Anne Marie in Chapter 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the therapeutic nursery that is suggested to Catherine, and why doesn't she enroll Anne Marie there?

2. What are three tips given by Catherine on what is needed for a behavioral program?

3. What happens when Michel begins school?

4. According to Catherine, why do mothers struggle with diagnoses of autism as well as with behavioral therapy?

5. Explain Anne Marie's experience with a plate of crackers from Chapter 15.

6. Describe Anne Marie's first session with Bridget.

7. Explain the professional advice Catherine receives in Chapter 4.

8. Why do some people show dislike for behavioral therapy?

9. What specific information about Michel is included in Appendix II?

10. What action does Catherine take after the holding session at the Mothering Center in Connecticut?

(see the answer keys)

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