The primary objective of the case study was to ensure that the child, Mariella Hines, had the help she needed to be more open in her classroom environment. Throughout the video, I have perceived that a multitude of our key terms was utilized throughout; Three of those terms were IQ, Psychotherapy, and ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis.)
IQ (Intelligence Quotient) The School's Psychologist gave Mariella an IQ test to indicate whether or not she was at an educational risk. She observed Mariella's test scores and found that she excelled in many areas aside from the inadequacy in her verbal reasoning skills; this skill is essential in cognitive reasoning. I think the psychologist should have kept in mind that an IQ test isn't as accurate as many like to depict it. They can be biased by one's inherent cultural; thus not a credible measure of intellect.
Psychotherapy
After obtaining permission from both the parents and Mariella, through assurance of a safe environment, the psychologist decided it was best to put her into a form of psychotherapy. Group therapy assisted in creating an accessible means of communications with peers without "negative consequences;" it has also aided in relieving her stress and anxiety. Psychotherapy is said to lay a foundation for dialogue between clientele in an unbiased environment to change an adverse way of thinking or …show more content…
Levine, that an analysis of the environment was to be put into effect. Mrs. Levine and Mariella were to consult with each other about positive reinforcement in the classroom environment. (One on One) To ensure that Mariella was more complacent during class, Mrs. Levine determined that positive reinforcement would be most helpful. She would reward Mariella with a head nod or reassurance when complying with the class. ABA is implemented to assist skill building and enhance development in children and adults with well-developed