Questions and Answers
Task analysis steps may be used to create visual schedules for people to self-monitor their own activities.
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Nicholas is reinforced for smoothing his sheets, tucking them in, and pulling the comforter up to the top of the bed. His RBT places the pillows. This is an example of teaching bed making via:
Supervisors may use a task analysis to monitor your work.
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Pandora loves attention and likes to learn how to do new things for herself. Pandora is a good candidate for total task chaining programs.
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Quincy wants to teach his student to complete a chain of tasks using Forward Chaining because the learner is more likely to comply with a difficult task if he has had several successes in a row before being presented with that difficult task. In other words, Quincy is relying on the concept of ____________________________________.
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There are four types of task analysis.
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Nathan's Mom stands beside him while he brushes his teeth, allowing him to complete the tasks alone but prompting him if he skips steps or performs them incorrectly. Nathan is learning to brush his teeth via:
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A probe session is conducted to:
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Parasha is learning to make his bed. He struggles most with smoothing the sheets but finds it easy to place his pillow and coverlet. What form of chaining does this information suggest you try first?
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Teaching by reinforcing the sequential completion of steps in a task analysis is called:
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Task analysis is used for:
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Patrick has a short attention span for watching others and displays problem behaviors when presented with too many tasks in a row. What chaining procedure is probably best for him?
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Nancy's RBT puts her shoes on for her, straightens the tongue, and pulls the strings tight. Nancy then ties her shoes. Nancy is learning to put on her shoes via:
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Task analysis is the process of breaking a task down into a ___________________ of smaller steps.
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Creating a task analysis can be enhanced by:
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What is the most important factor in determining how detailed your task analysis should be?
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Study Notes
Task Analysis Overview
- Task analysis (TA) can create visual schedules for self-monitoring activities.
- TA is outlined in various chaining methods for teaching skills and monitoring tasks.
Chaining Techniques
- Backward Chaining: Involves teaching tasks by starting with the last step and working back to the first.
- Forward Chaining: Starts with the initial step and progresses sequentially through the task. Beneficial for learners who gain confidence from early successes.
- Total Task Chaining: Teaches the entire task sequence at once but may involve prompting for correct execution.
Application of Task Analysis
- TA allows supervisors to monitor employee performance effectively.
- Useful for reinforcing new skills and tracking progress.
Candidate Suitability for Methods
- Learners who enjoy attention and seek independence, like Pandora, are ideal for total task chaining.
- Individuals struggling with certain steps (e.g., Parasha with smoothing sheets) may benefit from backward chaining initially.
Behavioral Concepts
- Behavioral Momentum: Utilizes previous successes (easy tasks) to build compliance for more challenging tasks.
- Probes can determine if a skill can be completed independently or if prompts are required.
Requirements for Effective Analysis
- Task analysis serves dual purposes: progress monitoring and effective teaching.
- Critical factors for determining TA detail include the needs of the user and task difficulty.
Enhancements in Creating Task Analysis
- Watching a video or following a verified TA can improve the creation process.
Specific Examples
- Nathan learns tooth brushing with guidance to promote independence.
- Nancy’s learning of shoe tying combines steps for gradual independence in the process.
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Test your knowledge of task analysis with these flashcards. The quiz focuses on various methods like chaining and the use of visual schedules. Answer questions about reinforcing behaviors and the steps involved in task analysis.
