Quiz - Prompting Strategy

What is the primary purpose of using a prompting hierarchy in special education?

• To make tasks more difficult for students

• To help students become as independent as possible

• To increase the amount of time spent on each task

• To reduce the need for any form of assistance

Which of the following is an example of a least restrictive prompt?

• Hand-over-hand guidance

• Verbal cue

• Physical manipulation

• Full physical assistance

In a prompt hierarchy, what is the next step if a student does not respond to a verbal prompt?

• Provide a model prompt

• Use a gesture prompt

• Give a physical prompt

• Repeat the verbal prompt louder

Which prompting strategy involves the instructor performing the task while the student observes?

• Gesture prompt

• Model prompt

• Verbal prompt

• Physical prompt

What is the main goal of using the least-to-most prompting approach?

• To ensure the student relies on external help

• To increase the student's independence

• To make the task easier for the teacher

• To reduce the number of tasks the student can perform

Which of the following is an example of a gesture prompt?

• Pointing to the correct answer

• Saying 'Look at the board'

• Lifting the student's hand to complete a task

• Showing a video of the task being done

In the context of prompt hierarchy, what does 'prompt fading' refer to?

• Increasing the intensity of prompts over time

• Gradually reducing the amount of assistance provided

• Providing more prompts to ensure success

• Using the same type of prompt for every task

Which prompting method involves physically guiding the student to complete a task?

• Gesture prompt

• Model prompt

• Physical prompt

• Verbal prompt

What is the main advantage of using a prompt hierarchy in teaching special needs children?

• It ensures that students always need help

• It promotes independence and reduces reliance on prompts

• It makes teaching easier for the instructor

• It increases the complexity of tasks

Which of the following is an example of a verbal prompt?

• Pointing to a picture

• Saying 'Touch the red button'

• Lifting the student's hand to press a button

• Showing a video of pressing a button