RBT Skill Acquisition Programs 5

Question 1

Which of the following is an example of a 'pivotal skill' targeted in Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT)?

Accepted Answer

Motivation to initiate and respond to multiple cues

Answer

PRT targets pivotal areas such as motivation, responsivity to multiple cues, self-management, and social initiations because gains in these areas produce widespread collateral improvements.

Question 2

When a skill acquisition program specifies 'two consecutive sessions at 80% or above,' this criterion represents the:

Accepted Answer

Mastery criterion for moving to a new target

Answer

A mastery criterion defines the level of performance (accuracy and/or consistency) the learner must reach before a target is considered learned and a new target is introduced.

Question 3

A learner has mastered requesting 'cookie' in training but never uses this skill during snack time at school. The BEST next step is to:

Accepted Answer

Program for generalization by practicing the request during natural snack routines

Answer

Generalization programming ensures learned skills occur in natural environments, so training in the context where the skill is needed is essential.

Question 4

Which verbal operant involves a speaker naming a stimulus in the environment without being explicitly asked?

Accepted Answer

Tact

Answer

A tact is a verbal operant evoked by a non-verbal stimulus (object, event, or property) and maintained by generalized conditioned reinforcement.

Question 5

During a skill acquisition session an error occurs. The RBT immediately uses a 4-step error correction procedure: interrupt, prompt, transfer, and reinforce. What is the purpose of the 'transfer trial'?

Accepted Answer

To confirm the learner can emit the correct response with a prompt before attempting it independently again

Answer

The transfer trial (often a simple 'known' SD) verifies the learner is attending and responding correctly with the prompt before receiving another independent opportunity.

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RBT Skill Acquisition Programs 5