Test 4 Tar & Naj

Question 1

first use of discrete trial

Answer 1

wolf risley and mees 64 (applied)

50s kids

Question 2

discrete trial rise in popularity

Answer 2

lovaas 71

Question 3

why is it discrete?

Answer 3

specific beginning and end

Question 4

5 parts of Discrete Trial

Answer 4

antecedent stimulus (SD)
prompt
response
consequence
iti

Question 5

3 kinds of responses

Answer 5

correct, incorrect, failure to respond

Question 6

how long is ITI?

Answer 6

couple seconds, just long enough for data or reinforcement

Question 7

advantages of dtt

Answer 7

many trials can take place in a session
training teachers is straightforward
data collection is easy
reinforcers can be prepared and distributed easily

Question 8

Disadvantages of DTT

Answer 8

structure leads to rote responding
special programming required for generalization
may inhibit teachers ability to interact naturally with child
working on verbal operants other than manding may increase chance of problem behavior

Question 9

DTT has demonstrated efficacy for

Answer 9

communication (expressive, receptive, conversation, comprehension)
social interaction
self care
escape/avoidance
adaptive/replacement behavior (toy play as replacement for stereotypy)
FA may determine demand so DTT can be used for FCT

Question 10

Factors to be aware of before implementing DTT

Answer 10

skill level of practitioner
amount of DTT that may be appropriate
curriculum
and other methods that should be combined with DTT

Question 11

how much DTT?

Answer 11

depends on child
before 4, 40 hrs per week is good
decrease as child progresses

Question 12

What to combine DTT with?

Answer 12

incidental teaching
NET
pivotal response training
precision teaching