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In discrete trial training (DTT), the inter-trial interval (ITI) refers to:
Answer: The brief pause between the end of one trial and the start of the next
The ITI is the brief pause inserted after the consequence of one trial before the next SD is presented, allowing a natural reset between trials.
Which of the following best describes a task analysis?
Answer: A breakdown of a complex skill into smaller, teachable component steps in the order they must be performed
A task analysis breaks a complex skill into the sequential steps needed to complete it, each of which can be taught and assessed independently.
In backward chaining, instruction begins with:
Answer: The last step of the task analysis, with all preceding steps completed for the learner
Backward chaining teaches the last step of the task first, with all preceding steps completed by the trainer, so the learner experiences task completion and reinforcement from the start.
Which reinforcement schedule is recommended when transitioning from initial skill acquisition to maintenance?
Answer: Thinning from continuous reinforcement (CRF) to an intermittent schedule
After initial acquisition under CRF, thinning to an intermittent schedule maintains the behavior efficiently and increases its resistance to extinction.
The ABLLS-R (Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills – Revised) is used in ABA programs to:
Answer: Assess a learner's skill levels across language and adaptive domains to guide individualized programming
The ABLLS-R is a criterion-referenced assessment tool used to identify a learner's current skill levels and prioritize programming targets in ABA.
Incidental teaching is a form of naturalistic instruction that:
Answer: Uses naturally occurring situations where the learner initiates interest to deliver brief, embedded teaching opportunities
Incidental teaching capitalizes on the learner's naturally initiated interest in materials or activities to embed brief, motivationally aligned teaching opportunities.