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Stimulus prompt

A prompt that changes the stimulus itself, such as its position, size, or color, or adds a cue to it, to make the correct response more likely.

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The correct picture is placed closer to the learner than the other two.

Can you spot stimulus prompt in a scenario?

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RBT C.7 · Behavior AcquisitionPrompt and fade prompts: errorless, least-to-most, stimulus fading, and time delay
BCBA G.7 · Behavior-Change ProceduresChoosing prompting procedures: errorless, most-to-least, and least-to-most
BCBA G.8 · Behavior-Change ProceduresFading prompts: prompt delay and stimulus fading

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