Backward chaining
A chaining method in which an instructor initially completes the chain in its naturally occurring order, and then the individual is taught one step at a time, starting from the… Read more
G.12 Select and implement chaining procedures.
Backward chaining with leap aheads
A variation of the backward chain in which any step in the task analysis that is already in the individual’s repertoire is not formally trained.
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Behavior chain
A specific sequence of discrete responses/behaviors that, when linked together, form a terminal behavior. Each discrete response/behavior is associated with a particular stimulus condition (SD), and each response and the
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Behavior chain with a limited hold
Any behavior chain with the requirement of not only being performed correctly and in order, but also within a specified period of time.
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Chaining
A specific collection of methods that are used to connect a specific sequence of stimuli and responses to form new behaviors.
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Dana Do’s: Chain Chain Chain, Chain, Chain…
Which chaining method goes with which behavior? Dana Meller offers some considerations that may help you answer that question on the exam.
Refer to BCBA® Task List (5th ed.) Section Section G-8: Use chaining.
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Dana Do’s: Clearing Up the Confusion Over Shaping and Chaining
Shaping and chaining are strategies for teaching complex behaviors that are often confused. PTB founder Dana Meller makes the differences clear.
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Dana Do’s: What Chaining Method to Use When?
The books don’t really say much about what chaining methods BCBA’s should apply to what behaviors. PTB co-founder Dana Meller breaks it down.
Refer to BCBA® Task List (5th ed.) Section G-8: Use chaining.
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Forward chaining
A chaining method that involves teaching the behavior chain one step at a time, in its naturally occurring order, starting with the first step. The process involves moving on to
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Task analysis
A breakdown of a complex behavior into small, teachable units that establish a behavior chain (series of steps and tasks presented in a specific order) that must occur in a
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Total-task chaining
A variation of the forward chaining method in which every step of a task analysis is taught in each session. The individual is assisted on any steps that they are