Discrete Trial Teaching Methods Flashcards
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An RBT notices that a learner always selects the picture on the far right, regardless of which picture is correct. To address this, the RBT should:
Answer: Randomize the position of stimuli across trials
Position bias can be corrected by systematically varying the spatial placement of stimuli so the learner cannot rely on position as a cue.
Which data collection method is most commonly used during DTT to track accuracy across trials?
Answer: Trial-by-trial data
Trial-by-trial data (recording + or – for each trial) is the standard DTT data method, giving a precise accuracy percentage per session.
A learner has mastered labeling objects at the therapy table but cannot name the same objects at home or school. This indicates a lack of:
Answer: Generalization
Generalization occurs when a learned skill transfers to new settings, people, or materials; failure to do so means generalization has not been achieved.
When using a least-to-most prompt hierarchy in DTT, the RBT should:
Answer: Begin with the least intrusive prompt and increase support only if the learner does not respond
Least-to-most prompting starts with minimal assistance and increases the level of support only when the learner fails to respond correctly.
Which of the following best illustrates an incorrect use of reinforcement during DTT?
Answer: Giving a snack after an incorrect response to avoid frustration
Providing reinforcement after an incorrect response can inadvertently reinforce error responding and undermine the learning objective.
In DTT, 'errorless teaching' refers to a strategy where:
Answer: Prompts are used proactively to prevent incorrect responses from occurring
Errorless teaching uses immediate, sufficient prompts from the very first trial to ensure the learner always responds correctly, preventing error patterns.
After mastery of a skill, an RBT continues to run occasional trials to check that the skill is retained over time. This practice is called:
Answer: Maintenance probing
Maintenance probing involves periodically testing previously mastered skills to confirm the learner retains them without ongoing instruction.