RBT Skill Acquisition Programs 4

Question 1

An RBT is running a chaining program for tooth-brushing. The learner independently completes steps 1–4 but requires prompting for step 5. The RBT prompts step 5 and then allows the learner to complete steps 6–8 independently. Which chaining method is being used?

Accepted Answer

Total task chaining

Answer

Total task chaining involves teaching and prompting every step of the chain in every session rather than isolating one step at a time.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes 'transfer of stimulus control'?

Accepted Answer

Shifting responding from a prompt to the natural discriminative stimulus

Answer

Transfer of stimulus control is the process of fading prompts so that the learner's behavior comes under the control of the natural SD rather than the prompt.

Question 3

When a learner can name an object in one setting but not in others, the RBT should implement:

Accepted Answer

Generalization training across varied settings, people, or materials

Answer

Generalization training expands stimulus control so that learned skills occur across different environments, people, and materials.

Question 4

During a skill acquisition session, the RBT provides a prompt before giving the learner a chance to respond independently. This is called:

Accepted Answer

Simultaneous prompting

Answer

Simultaneous prompting delivers the prompt at the same time as the SD, preventing errors by not allowing an independent response opportunity before assistance.

Question 5

A BCBA instructs the RBT to use a '0-second prompt delay' at the start of a new skill acquisition program. The primary reason for this is to:

Accepted Answer

Prevent errors while the learner acquires the new discrimination

Answer

A 0-second prompt delay ensures the prompt is delivered immediately with the SD to minimize errors during initial skill acquisition.

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RBT Skill Acquisition Programs 4