Arthur's Shoe-Tying Journey: Total Task Chaining Method
Arthur's Shoe-Tying Journey: Total Task Chaining Method
Arthur is learning how to tie his shoes. His RBT says "Tie your shoes" then prompts each step for the entire task. The RBT continues this procedure until Arthur ties his shoes independently.
What type of chaining procedure?
A. Forward Chaining
B. Backward Chaining
C. Total Task
D. None of the Above
Final answer: Arthur's RBT is applying the total task chaining method, where all steps of a chain of behaviors are taught for a task.
Explanation:
The procedure that Arthur's RBT is implementing is referred to as the total task chaining procedure. Total task is a type of chaining procedure used in applied behavior analysis (ABA) to teach a learner to perform a chain of behaviors independently. This method involves teaching the learner to complete all steps of a task from start to finish without completion of a previous step prompting the initiation of the next step. The key with total task chaining is that each step is taught and/or reinforced even if prompts are used. In Arthur's case, the RBT continues with the total task procedure until Arthur is able to tie his shoes on his own.
Arthur's RBT is using which type of chaining procedure to teach Arthur how to tie his shoes? Arthur's RBT is utilizing the total task chaining method to teach Arthur how to tie his shoes. In this method, every step of the task is taught and reinforced until Arthur can independently complete the entire task.