RBT Discrete Trial Teaching Methods 3

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

Rote responding without true skill acquisition

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Presenting multiple consecutive trials of the same SD-response sequence

Answer

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

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

Within 1–2 seconds

Answer

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

Question 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:

Accepted Answer

Proximity prompt dependency

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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.

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RBT Discrete Trial Teaching Methods 3