Barriers to Learning: DISCRIMINATION TRAINING RECEPTIVE INSTRUCTIONS PART 1

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In this video, Megan demonstrates what typically happens with learners when they engage in discrimination errors. You will see Malerie is mixing up nose and head. When Malerie errors, Megan provides her with a prompt and Malerie responds correctly. After prompted trials, Malerie responds independently to one of the targets. Megan then provides reinforcement for this correct response. Unfortunately, this type of training does nothing when it comes to building the skill of discrimination. Malerie can perform the same response every time and still receive reinforcement 50% of the time and/or Malerie can rely on being prompted with the right answers and then receive reinforcement. This not only doesn't teach Malerie to discriminate what she sees or hears but it also could make the barriers worse because she is still accessing reinforcement for this performance.

The 2nd part of this video series demonstrates a sample of the procedures we have used to promote the acquisition of discrimination.

All programs should be overseen by a BCBA.