Carlos Participated in a Toothbrushing Skill Acquisition Program

question 41

Multiple Choice

Carlos participated in a toothbrushing skill acquisition program. When he started the program, he needed physical assistance to perform each step. After two weeks, he met all objectives and was able to complete each step independently. The program involved the use of graduated guidance, praise, and token reinforcement. In the future, the behavior analyst would like to examine which procedures made the program most effective (i.e., guidance, praise, or token reinforcement) . To determine this, the behavior analyst could use a

• A) component analysis.
• B) discriminant analysis.
• C) nonparametric analysis.
• D) parametric analysis.

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Definitions:

Disaggregating Data

The process of breaking down data into smaller parts or categories to analyze specific trends or patterns within the larger dataset.

Additional Assistance

Support or help provided to individuals or groups in need, which can include financial aid, counseling services, or physical assistance.

Inductive Reasoning

Reasoning from one or more specific experiences or facts to reach (induce) a general conclusion. (Also called bottom-up reasoning.)

Secondary Education

Literally, the period after primary education (elementary or grade school) and before tertiary education (college). It usually occurs from about ages 12 to 18, although there is some variation by school and by nation.