EDF 6223 LEARNING THEORY APPLICATION
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SOLVED ITEMS
◉ Forward Chaining
Answer: A method for teaching behavior chains that begins with the
learner being prompted and taught to perform the first behavior in
the task analysis; the steps are taught in the natural order.
◉ Backward Chaining
Answer: A teaching procedure in which a trainer completes all but
the last behavior in a chain, which is performed by the learner, who
then receives reinforcement for completing the chain. When the
learner shows competence in performing the final step in the chain,
the trainer performs all but the last two behaviors in the chain, the
learner emits the final two steps to complete the chain, and
reinforcement is delivered. This sequence is continued until the
learner completes the entire chain independently.
◉ Total Task Chaining
Answer: A variation of forward chaining in which the learner
receives training on each behavior in the chain during each session.
Prompting is applied as necessary to complete each step of the task.
, ◉ Compound Repertoires
Answer: Composed of intermediate component skills
◉ The Morningside Model of Generative Instruction (MMGI)
Answer: "The belief that complex behavioral repertoires emerge
without explicit instruction when well-selected component
repertoires are appropriately sequenced, carefully instructed, and
well-rehearsed." (Dr. Kent Johnson)
◉ Desjardins method
Answer: Organizes component skills into channels that describe the
type of input behavior by the therapist and the output behavior by
the child.
◉ The Big 6+6
Answer: Basic fine motor movements that all individuals mist be
fluent in to be proficient at manipulating objects and generating
complex motor skills.
◉ Response Differentiation
Answer: When differential reinforcement is applied consistently
within a response class and its dual effects result in a new response
class composed primarily of responses sharing the characteristics of
the previously reinforced subclass.
2026 CERTIFICATION TEST BANK WITH
SOLVED ITEMS
◉ Forward Chaining
Answer: A method for teaching behavior chains that begins with the
learner being prompted and taught to perform the first behavior in
the task analysis; the steps are taught in the natural order.
◉ Backward Chaining
Answer: A teaching procedure in which a trainer completes all but
the last behavior in a chain, which is performed by the learner, who
then receives reinforcement for completing the chain. When the
learner shows competence in performing the final step in the chain,
the trainer performs all but the last two behaviors in the chain, the
learner emits the final two steps to complete the chain, and
reinforcement is delivered. This sequence is continued until the
learner completes the entire chain independently.
◉ Total Task Chaining
Answer: A variation of forward chaining in which the learner
receives training on each behavior in the chain during each session.
Prompting is applied as necessary to complete each step of the task.
, ◉ Compound Repertoires
Answer: Composed of intermediate component skills
◉ The Morningside Model of Generative Instruction (MMGI)
Answer: "The belief that complex behavioral repertoires emerge
without explicit instruction when well-selected component
repertoires are appropriately sequenced, carefully instructed, and
well-rehearsed." (Dr. Kent Johnson)
◉ Desjardins method
Answer: Organizes component skills into channels that describe the
type of input behavior by the therapist and the output behavior by
the child.
◉ The Big 6+6
Answer: Basic fine motor movements that all individuals mist be
fluent in to be proficient at manipulating objects and generating
complex motor skills.
◉ Response Differentiation
Answer: When differential reinforcement is applied consistently
within a response class and its dual effects result in a new response
class composed primarily of responses sharing the characteristics of
the previously reinforced subclass.
