ABAT - Applied Behavior Analysis Prompting and Fading Procedures Questions and Answers 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Physical prompt

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

The most intrusive prompt

Answer

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

Question 3

Which of the following best describes 'stimulus fading'?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Prompt dependency

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

(ABAT) Applied Behavior Analysis Test Practice Test

(ABAT) Applied Behavior Analysis Test Practice Test

ABAT - Applied Behavior Analysis Prompting and Fading Procedures Questions and Answers 3