Mod 9 Learning to Learn (McEachin)

Question 1

In the early days of discrete trial teaching with young children with autism, what were some outcomes from the strong emphasis placed on establishing control over children’s behavior related to attending at the beginning of each trial?

(Select all that apply)
-Children’s attending behavior was not exhibited at the same level in the absence of explicit cues.
-Children generalized attending behavior to more naturalistic conditions.
-Children’s attention was dependent on cues that were consistently used.
-Children attended quite well within trials

Answer 1

-Children’s attending behavior was not exhibited at the same level in the absence of explicit cues.
-Children’s attention was dependent on cues that were consistently used.
-Children attended quite well within trials

Question 2

In response to finding that the learner’s attention was dependent on consistently used cues, which of the following were emphasized when delivering discrete trial instruction?

(Select all that apply)
-indirect promotion and establishment of attending behavior
-when you are ready give the instruction
-whether the child is looking or not looking, go ahead and start the trial
-establish consistent reinforcement for correct responding, the instruction becomes a conditioned reinforcer

Answer 2

All of the above

Question 3

Which of the following are non-functional areas related to learning how to learn skills?

(Select all that apply)
language
inflexibility
strong attachment to activities or items
Restricted interests

Answer 3

inflexibility
strong attachment to activities or items
Restricted interests

Question 4

Phase one includes which of the following?

(Select all that apply)

systematic use of cause and effect

noncontingent reinforcement

development of tolerance

establishment of reinforcement

Answer 4

All of the above

Question 5

What are some benefits of utilizing social reinforcement early on?

(Select all that apply)
You don’t have to teach social skills.

You can prevent development of interests in tangible reinforcers.

You can motivate and reinforce the accomplishment of behavioral goals.

You can furthering development of interests and repertoires for social reinforcers.

Answer 5

You can motivate and reinforce the accomplishment of behavioral goals.

You can furthering development of interests and repertoires for social reinforcers.

Question 6

What are tutors taught to do?

(Select all that apply)
Control reinforcement.

Control the child.

Manipulate or regulate what and when access to reinforcement is given.

Manipulate the child.

Answer 6

Control reinforcement.

Manipulate or regulate what and when access to reinforcement is given.

Question 7

Phase two targets which of the following?

(Select all that apply)
furthering and maintaining limits

placing more demanding requests

using more explicit contingencies

compliance with requests

Answer 7

furthering and maintaining limits

compliance with requests

using more explicit contingencies

placing more demanding requests

Question 8

Phase three involves which of the following?

(Select all that apply)
learning to discriminate

learning by observation

learning by following explicit instructions

learning to answer before instructions are given

Answer 8

learning to discriminate

learning by observation