Justin is an 8-year-old boy who suffers from autism. He has been brought to Sasha, a behavioral therapist, by his mother for his constant self-harming behavior. According to this scenario, which of the following techniques is likely to be implemented by Sasha to curb Justin's self-harming behavior?

a) free association
b) Client-centered therapy
c) Applied behavioral analysis
d) Aversive conditioning

C. Applied behavioral analysis

They are going to the doctor because of his behavior which means they will analyze and study it at the doctor then see what they can do from there or "apply" what they need to.

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Surnia Surnia · Answer 2 · 2019-08-21T10:01:36+02:00

Answer: c) Applied behavioral analysis

Explanation:

Applied behavior analysis is a scientific discipline which deals with the analysis of the behavior of human and animal. It studies the changes occurring in the behavior due to social stimuli. This analysis is useful for determining and knowing the reasons for a particular behavior in autism disorder. Behavioral outcomes are also considered in cases of criminal behavior, conservation of natural resources, health and exercise, mental disorders, substance abuse, phobias, zoo care and management of animals.

On the basis of the above information, applied behavioral analysis is the technique which can be implemented to know Justin self harming behavior affected by autism.