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Discrete Trial Teaching Methods Flashcards

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  1. During DTT, an RBT presents the same SD five times in a row with no variation. What problem does this repetition most likely cause?

    Answer: Rote responding without true skill acquisition

    Presenting the exact same trial repeatedly can lead to rote responding, where the learner answers by pattern rather than by understanding the SD.

  2. Which of the following best describes a 'massed trial' format in DTT?

    Answer: Presenting multiple consecutive trials of the same SD-response sequence

    Massed trials involve running many consecutive repetitions of the same SD and target response within a short period.

  3. An RBT is teaching a child to identify colors using DTT. After the child correctly labels 'red,' the RBT immediately says 'Good job!' and gives a token. This consequence is delivered within how many seconds to be most effective?

    Answer: Within 1–2 seconds

    Reinforcement is most effective when delivered immediately (within 1–2 seconds) after the correct response to strengthen the behavior-consequence association.

  4. A learner consistently responds correctly only when the therapist's hand is near the correct picture card. This suggests the learner has developed a:

    Answer: Proximity prompt dependency

    Responding based on the therapist's physical proximity to the correct stimulus is a proximity prompt dependency, a form of prompt dependency.

  5. What is the purpose of the inter-trial interval (ITI) in DTT?

    Answer: To provide a brief pause allowing the learner to reset between trials

    The ITI is a brief pause between discrete trials that allows the learner to disengage from the previous trial before the next SD is presented.

  6. During DTT, the RBT presents the SD 'Touch circle' and the learner touches the square. The RBT says 'No' and removes the materials. This procedure is an example of:

    Answer: Error correction

    Removing materials and indicating an incorrect response is a standard error correction procedure used in DTT.

  7. Which component of a discrete trial immediately follows the learner's response?

    Answer: Consequence

    In a discrete trial, the consequence (reinforcement or error correction) is delivered immediately after the learner's response.