RBT Discrete Trial Training 2

Question 1

In a discrete trial, what is the function of the discriminative stimulus (SD)?

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It precedes the response and signals that the correct response will produce reinforcement

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It follows the response and signals that reinforcement is available

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It provides the consequence for an incorrect response

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It is the pause between two consecutive trials

Question 2

A client is learning to identify colors. When the RBT says 'Point to blue,' the client correctly points to the blue block. The RBT immediately says 'Great job!' and gives a star. What component of the discrete trial does 'Great job!' and the star represent?

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The reinforcing consequence (SR+)

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The discriminative stimulus (SD)

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The inter-trial interval (ITI)

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The error correction procedure

Question 3

What is 'stimulus control' in the context of discrete trial teaching?

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When a behavior occurs reliably in the presence of the SD and not in its absence

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When the client controls which stimuli are used in each trial

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When the reinforcement controls the rate of responding

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When all distractors in an array are removed so the client only sees the target stimulus

Question 4

During a DTT session, a client begins to cry and becomes very upset. The RBT completes the current trial, then pauses the structured session to attend to the client. Which behavior management consideration does this illustrate?

Accepted Answer

Balancing structured teaching with attentiveness to the client's current emotional/physiological state

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Applying an escape extinction procedure to prevent avoidance of demands

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Providing negative reinforcement for crying by allowing a break from demands

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Ignoring emotional behavior to prevent reinforcement of escape behavior

Question 5

Which of the following BEST describes 'massed practice' in discrete trial teaching?

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Presenting multiple consecutive trials for the same target with minimal variation

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Presenting trials for many different targets in random rotation during a session

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Spacing training trials for the same target across multiple sessions over several days

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Presenting trials in naturalistic settings without a structured format

Question 6

What is the primary advantage of using a randomized rotation of trials across multiple targets (also called 'random rotation' or 'mixed training') in DTT?

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It prevents rote memorization and promotes true stimulus control by varying the sequence of SD presentations

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It reduces the number of trials needed to achieve mastery

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It is easier for the RBT to implement than massed trials

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It eliminates the need for prompting procedures