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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. What is one explanation others give for Anne Marie's problems?
(a) Being born prematurely.
(b) Emotional trauma.
(c) Being born at home.
(d) Catherine drinking caffeine during her pregnancy.

2. What is the name of the child introduced at the beginning of Chapter 1?
(a) Daniel.
(b) Marc.
(c) Anne Marie.
(d) Michel.

3. What is the setting of Dr. Lovaas's therapy program?
(a) Group therapy.
(b) Art therapy.
(c) One-on-one therapy.
(d) Musical therapy.

4. What is the purpose of the foreword?
(a) To provide an outline of the contents of the book.
(b) To give a biography of the author.
(c) To show appreciation for the people who helped the author.
(d) To introduce the book.

5. Who is visited during the family's overseas trip?
(a) Catherine's parents.
(b) Marc's parents.
(c) Catherine's college roommate.
(d) Marc's childhood friend.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one reason Rimland praises Catherine?

2. According to the acknowledgments section, who in the Maurice family needed therapists?

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

4. What does Dr. Lovaas develop that Catherine uses for Anne Marie?

5. What is the biggest concern of the egocentric doctor Catherine meets with?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Explain the claims of the book on autism by Niko and Elizabeth Tinbergen.

5. Explain the Maurice family's trip to France in Chapter 9.

6. Explain how holding therapy goes for Catherine in Chapter 12 and how it affects her feelings toward behavioral therapy.

7. Explain the three variations of the psychodynamic camp, according to Catherine.

8. Explain the relationship between Anne Marie and Daniel.

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

10. How do Catherine and Marc each respond to Michel's diagnosis of autism?

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