WGU D753 TASK 1 | BEHAVIORAL
INTERVENTION STRATEGIES AND APPLIED
BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS | 2026 UPDATE WITH
PASSED SOLUTION ALREADY GRADED A+
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) - ANSWERS-a
neurodevelopmental disorder that causes inattention, hyperactivity, and
impulsivity, symptoms that can disrupt functioning or development
anxiety disorder - ANSWERS-a group of mental health conditions that cause
excessive fear or worry that disrupts daily life
autism spectrum disorder (ASD) - ANSWERS-a neurodevelopmental
condition that causes challenges in social interaction, communication, and
repetitive behaviors
conduct disorder - ANSWERS-a behavioral and emotional disorder in
children and teens that is marked by a pattern of violating societal norms
and the rights of others
oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) - ANSWERS-a childhood behavioral
disorder that causes defiant, disobedient, and hostile behaviors toward
authority figures
internalized behaviors - ANSWERS-emotional or psychological responses
turned inward that affect thoughts and feelings
neurodiversity - ANSWERS-the idea of respecting people's different brains,
valuing their unique strengths and views
,externalized behaviors - ANSWERS-observable actions or behaviors directed
outwardly, often affecting interactions with others
inattentive presentation - ANSWERS-ADHD subtype characterized by
difficulty sustaining attention, forgetfulness, and disorganization
ABC Charting - ANSWERS-a method used to understand behaviors by
looking at three important components: antecedent, behavior, and
consequence
neurodivergent - ANSWERS-refers to individuals who have neurological
differences that affect how they process information and interact with their
environment, including people with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other
conditions
exceptionalities - ANSWERS-varied educational needs arising from disorders
or other unique learning requirements
metacognition - ANSWERS-refers to the ability to think about and reflect on
one's own thinking processes and involves awareness and control of one's
cognitive processes, including planning, monitoring, and evaluating
working memory - ANSWERS-refers to the cognitive system responsible for
temporarily holding and manipulating information needed for complex
cognitive tasks such as reasoning, comprehension, and learning
emotional regulation - ANSWERS-the ability to manage and control your
feelings in a healthy way, meaning being able to handle your emotions, like
anger, sadness, or excitement, so they don't take over your actions or make
things harder for you. It involves understanding what you're feeling, why
you're feeling that way, and finding ways to deal with those feelings that
help you stay calm and make good decisions
, executive functions - ANSWERS-higher-level cognitive processes that
enable goal-directed behavior, including skills such as planning, organizing,
decision-making, and self-control
behavior disorders - ANSWERS-conditions marked by persistent behaviors
that harm social interactions and violate societal norms
hyperactive/impulsive presentation - ANSWERS-ADHD subtype marked by
excessive movement, restlessness, and impulsivity
combined presentation - ANSWERS-ADHD subtype featuring both
inattentive and hyperactive/impulsive symptoms
generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) - ANSWERS-an anxiety disorder that
involves excessive, uncontrollable worry, and increased physiological arousal
What does IDEA define as emotional and behavioral disorders? - ANSWERS-
A condition exhibiting one or more characteristics that adversely affects a
child's educational performance.
Key Characteristics of an Emotional or Behavioral Disorder - ANSWERS-
Learning challenges
Social difficulties
Behavioral issues
Emotional struggles
Physical symptoms
INTERVENTION STRATEGIES AND APPLIED
BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS | 2026 UPDATE WITH
PASSED SOLUTION ALREADY GRADED A+
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) - ANSWERS-a
neurodevelopmental disorder that causes inattention, hyperactivity, and
impulsivity, symptoms that can disrupt functioning or development
anxiety disorder - ANSWERS-a group of mental health conditions that cause
excessive fear or worry that disrupts daily life
autism spectrum disorder (ASD) - ANSWERS-a neurodevelopmental
condition that causes challenges in social interaction, communication, and
repetitive behaviors
conduct disorder - ANSWERS-a behavioral and emotional disorder in
children and teens that is marked by a pattern of violating societal norms
and the rights of others
oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) - ANSWERS-a childhood behavioral
disorder that causes defiant, disobedient, and hostile behaviors toward
authority figures
internalized behaviors - ANSWERS-emotional or psychological responses
turned inward that affect thoughts and feelings
neurodiversity - ANSWERS-the idea of respecting people's different brains,
valuing their unique strengths and views
,externalized behaviors - ANSWERS-observable actions or behaviors directed
outwardly, often affecting interactions with others
inattentive presentation - ANSWERS-ADHD subtype characterized by
difficulty sustaining attention, forgetfulness, and disorganization
ABC Charting - ANSWERS-a method used to understand behaviors by
looking at three important components: antecedent, behavior, and
consequence
neurodivergent - ANSWERS-refers to individuals who have neurological
differences that affect how they process information and interact with their
environment, including people with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other
conditions
exceptionalities - ANSWERS-varied educational needs arising from disorders
or other unique learning requirements
metacognition - ANSWERS-refers to the ability to think about and reflect on
one's own thinking processes and involves awareness and control of one's
cognitive processes, including planning, monitoring, and evaluating
working memory - ANSWERS-refers to the cognitive system responsible for
temporarily holding and manipulating information needed for complex
cognitive tasks such as reasoning, comprehension, and learning
emotional regulation - ANSWERS-the ability to manage and control your
feelings in a healthy way, meaning being able to handle your emotions, like
anger, sadness, or excitement, so they don't take over your actions or make
things harder for you. It involves understanding what you're feeling, why
you're feeling that way, and finding ways to deal with those feelings that
help you stay calm and make good decisions
, executive functions - ANSWERS-higher-level cognitive processes that
enable goal-directed behavior, including skills such as planning, organizing,
decision-making, and self-control
behavior disorders - ANSWERS-conditions marked by persistent behaviors
that harm social interactions and violate societal norms
hyperactive/impulsive presentation - ANSWERS-ADHD subtype marked by
excessive movement, restlessness, and impulsivity
combined presentation - ANSWERS-ADHD subtype featuring both
inattentive and hyperactive/impulsive symptoms
generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) - ANSWERS-an anxiety disorder that
involves excessive, uncontrollable worry, and increased physiological arousal
What does IDEA define as emotional and behavioral disorders? - ANSWERS-
A condition exhibiting one or more characteristics that adversely affects a
child's educational performance.
Key Characteristics of an Emotional or Behavioral Disorder - ANSWERS-
Learning challenges
Social difficulties
Behavioral issues
Emotional struggles
Physical symptoms
