NP 235 QUIZ 6 EXAM SCRIPT 2026 FULL
QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS
⫸ *Why use discrete trial training?*
While typically-developing children learn from their _____, children
with autism are often unable to learn in this manner. Therefore, problem
behavior during necessary instruction tends to develop in many of such
children. Answer: environment
⫸ The method of discrete trial teaching consists of a _____ of
instruction implemented by a teacher
and can either an involve working 1:1 in a _____ setting or can occur
during _____ situations with many other stimuli present (incidental
teaching or NET). Answer: small unit
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distraction-free
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natural-environment
⫸ Discrete trial training (DTT) is composed of:
_____ + _____ ⟶ _____ ⟶ _____ Answer: cue
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prompt
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,response
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consequence
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intertrial interval
⫸ In discrete trial training (DTT), the _____ is presented at the same
time as the cue or immediately after. Answer: prompt
⫸ In discrete trial training (DTT), prompts are faded to transfer stimulus
control to the naturally occurring _____ or _____. Answer: cue;
discriminative stimulus
⫸ Over time with discrete trial training (DTT), the response comes
under control of naturally occurring _____ and _____. Answer:
antecedent stimuli; contingencies
⫸ If a correct response is given during discrete trial training (DTT),
_____ is provided; if an incorrect response is given, extinction and
_____ are used. Answer: reinforcement
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error correction
⫸ In discrete trial training (DTT), _____ intertrial intervals have
historically shown to result in less noncompliance, more learning.
Answer: short
, ⫸ The most important components of discrete trial training are _____,
_____, and diversifying _____. Answer: reinforcers; motivation to learn;
instruction
⫸ In discrete trial training (DTT), learning can be increased by:
- Capturing naturally occurring _____
- Tailoring learning to the _____
- Keeping it _____
- Employing all other methods of _____ (shaping, differential
reinforcement, etc.) Answer: motivation
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individual
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simple
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ABA
⫸ _____ is the only approach demonstrated scientifically to teach
children with autism new speech sounds and to combine these sounds in
words, syllables, and phrases. Answer: Discrete trial training (DTT)
⫸ *True or False:*
QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS
⫸ *Why use discrete trial training?*
While typically-developing children learn from their _____, children
with autism are often unable to learn in this manner. Therefore, problem
behavior during necessary instruction tends to develop in many of such
children. Answer: environment
⫸ The method of discrete trial teaching consists of a _____ of
instruction implemented by a teacher
and can either an involve working 1:1 in a _____ setting or can occur
during _____ situations with many other stimuli present (incidental
teaching or NET). Answer: small unit
-
distraction-free
-
natural-environment
⫸ Discrete trial training (DTT) is composed of:
_____ + _____ ⟶ _____ ⟶ _____ Answer: cue
-
prompt
-
,response
-
consequence
-
intertrial interval
⫸ In discrete trial training (DTT), the _____ is presented at the same
time as the cue or immediately after. Answer: prompt
⫸ In discrete trial training (DTT), prompts are faded to transfer stimulus
control to the naturally occurring _____ or _____. Answer: cue;
discriminative stimulus
⫸ Over time with discrete trial training (DTT), the response comes
under control of naturally occurring _____ and _____. Answer:
antecedent stimuli; contingencies
⫸ If a correct response is given during discrete trial training (DTT),
_____ is provided; if an incorrect response is given, extinction and
_____ are used. Answer: reinforcement
-
error correction
⫸ In discrete trial training (DTT), _____ intertrial intervals have
historically shown to result in less noncompliance, more learning.
Answer: short
, ⫸ The most important components of discrete trial training are _____,
_____, and diversifying _____. Answer: reinforcers; motivation to learn;
instruction
⫸ In discrete trial training (DTT), learning can be increased by:
- Capturing naturally occurring _____
- Tailoring learning to the _____
- Keeping it _____
- Employing all other methods of _____ (shaping, differential
reinforcement, etc.) Answer: motivation
-
individual
-
simple
-
ABA
⫸ _____ is the only approach demonstrated scientifically to teach
children with autism new speech sounds and to combine these sounds in
words, syllables, and phrases. Answer: Discrete trial training (DTT)
⫸ *True or False:*
