Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Practice Exam

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Which technique involves reinforcing steps leading to a complex skill, rather than the skill as a whole?

  1. Chaining

  2. Shaping

  3. Prompting

  4. Modeling

The correct answer is: Shaping

Shaping involves reinforcing smaller tasks or behaviors that lead to a larger, more complex skill. This technique breaks down the skill into manageable parts and reinforces each step until the entire skill is mastered. This helps to build confidence and motivation in the learner as they see progress in each step. Chaining, on the other hand, involves linking individual behaviors into a sequence to complete a complex skill. Prompting involves providing cues or hints to the learner to help them perform the skill correctly. Modeling involves demonstrating the skill for the learner to imitate. While all of these techniques may be useful for teaching skills, shaping specifically focuses on reinforcing the smaller, individual steps leading to a complex skill.