BCAT Skill Acquisition Treatment

Question 1

In forward chaining, which step does the learner complete first?

Accepted Answer

The first step in the task analysis

Answer

Forward chaining teaches the first step in the task analysis first, then adds subsequent steps sequentially.

Question 2

A technician completes all steps of a task for the learner except the final step, which the learner performs independently. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Backward chaining

Answer

Backward chaining teaches the last step first, with the trainer completing all preceding steps so the learner always finishes the task.

Question 3

Which prompt fading strategy begins with the most intrusive prompt and gradually reduces assistance?

Accepted Answer

Most-to-least prompting

Answer

Most-to-least prompting starts with the highest level of support and systematically fades to less intrusive prompts as the learner gains independence.

Question 4

Generalization is considered successful when a learner can perform a skill with:

Accepted Answer

Novel people, settings, and materials not used in training

Answer

Generalization means the skill transfers across different people, settings, and materials beyond those used in the original training.

Question 5

When a learner correctly identifies a dog from a cat when both are presented together, this demonstrates:

Accepted Answer

Stimulus discrimination

Answer

Stimulus discrimination occurs when the learner responds differently to two distinct stimuli, selecting the correct one.

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BCAT Skill Acquisition Treatment