Author Question: __________ is a behavioral technique used to take a close approximation of a desired skill and move ... (Read 107 times)

audragclark · **on:** Jul 31, 2018

__________ is a behavioral technique used to take a close approximation of a desired skill and move it to skill mastery using positive reinforcement.

a. Chaining
b. Task analysis
c. Shaping
d. Prompting

Question 2

All of the following statements about direct instruction are true, EXCEPT:

a. it is a mediated scaffolding technique.
b. it is typically used to teach at the acquisition level of learning.
c. when the first letters of the term are capitalized (e.g., Direct Instruction, DI), it refers to a specific, researchbased, teaching approach.
d. it is most effective in teaching less structured areas such as reading comprehension and literature analysis.