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Forward chaining

Teaching the steps of a chain in their natural order, starting with the first, and adding the next step after each one is mastered.

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Kai learns step 1 of hand washing; once mastered, steps 1 and 2 are required.

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RBT C.5 · Behavior AcquisitionTeach chains from a task analysis: forward, backward, and total-task
BCBA G.12 · Behavior-Change ProceduresSelecting and running chaining procedures

Backward chaining
Behavior chain
Discriminative stimulus
Multiple-opportunity method
Single-opportunity method
Task analysis

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