Behavior Change Procedures Flashcards

In a discrete trial teaching (DTT) format, what is the role of the 'intertrial interval' (ITI)?

Answer: The brief pause between the end of one trial and the start of the next

The intertrial interval (ITI) is the brief period of time between the end of one discrete trial and the beginning of the next, helping to demarcate trials clearly.

Which naturalistic teaching strategy captures the learner's motivation in the natural environment to teach communication and other skills?

Answer: Incidental teaching

Incidental teaching uses naturally occurring opportunities when the learner initiates interaction, capitalizing on existing motivation to promote generalized skill use.

What does 'stimulus fading' involve in a prompting hierarchy?

Answer: Gradually changing the physical dimension of a stimulus prompt until the natural SD controls the response

Stimulus fading systematically changes the physical properties (size, color, intensity) of a stimulus prompt until the unaltered natural SD evokes the correct response.

Which maintenance strategy involves periodically re-exposing a learner to learned material to prevent skill decay?

Answer: Booster sessions

Booster sessions are periodic brief review sessions that re-expose learners to previously mastered skills to maintain performance over time.

Which procedure involves mixing mastered tasks with acquisition tasks to increase motivation and reduce errors?

Answer: Interspersal of known and unknown items

Interspersal training intermixes easy, already mastered items with new harder items, increasing reinforcement density and reducing frustration during instruction.

What is 'behavioral skills training' (BST) in the context of staff or caregiver training?

Answer: A training package combining instructions, modeling, rehearsal, and feedback

Behavioral skills training (BST) is a structured training package that uses instructions, modeling, behavioral rehearsal, and performance feedback to develop new skills in trainees.