Comparison of prompt sequences.
Self-initiated responses of moderately and mildly mentally retarded subjects during three types of prompt sequences were compared. Results showed a significant difference in target behavior due to a type of prompt sequence. The prompt sequence that started with a verbal prompt and physical assistance resulted in a significantly higher rate of self-initiated responses. Giving verbal prompts while providing lessening amounts of physical assistance was superior to giving physical assistance without verbal prompts. Also, verbal prompts by themselves resulted in a low probability of self-initiated responding.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D003463:Cues; D004495:Education of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007100:Imitative Behavior; D008297:Male; D009048:Motor Skills; D012057:Reinforcement, Verbal