BACB Behavior Change Procedures 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

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The time during which a prompt is faded

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The interval used for interval recording

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The delay before delivering reinforcement

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Incidental teaching

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Discrete trial training

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Precision teaching

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Direct instruction

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Removing physical guidance over repeated trials

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Delivering weaker reinforcers over time

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Delaying the delivery of a prompt

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Booster sessions

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Distributed practice

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Massed practice

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Interspersal training

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Interspersal of known and unknown items

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Errorless learning

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Blocking

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Random rotation

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

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A method using only verbal instruction to teach new skills

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A punishment-based training procedure

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A data collection method for supervisors