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  1. A therapist uses a hand-over-hand prompt to guide a child through handwashing. Which type of prompt is this?

    Answer: Physical prompt

    Hand-over-hand guidance is a physical prompt because the therapist physically manipulates the learner's body to complete the response.

  2. When fading prompts using a most-to-least (MTL) hierarchy, which prompt is presented first?

    Answer: The most intrusive prompt

    MTL fading begins with the most intrusive prompt and gradually reduces intrusiveness as the learner demonstrates independence.

  3. Which of the following best describes 'stimulus fading'?

    Answer: Changing a physical dimension of the SD so the learner responds without extraneous help

    Stimulus fading involves systematically changing a dimension (e.g., color, size) of the discriminative stimulus so the learner transfers control to the natural stimulus.

  4. A learner consistently requires a verbal prompt to initiate a task even after 20 sessions. This pattern most likely indicates:

    Answer: Prompt dependency

    Continuing to need prompts after extended practice suggests the learner has become dependent on the prompt rather than the natural SD.

  5. In graduated guidance, what does 'shadowing' refer to?

    Answer: Keeping hands close to the learner without contact, ready to assist

    Shadowing in graduated guidance means the trainer's hands hover near the learner without touching, providing physical support only if the learner falters.

  6. Which prompt type is LEAST intrusive in a standard prompt hierarchy?

    Answer: Indirect verbal prompt

    An indirect verbal prompt (e.g., 'What do you do next?') provides the least amount of assistance and requires the most independent responding.

  7. Time delay is primarily used to:

    Answer: Transfer stimulus control from a prompt to the natural SD

    Time delay procedures insert a pause between the SD and the prompt, gradually transferring stimulus control to the natural cue as the learner anticipates the correct response.