EDF 6223 Exam 2024-2025 with correct
answers
Definition of Imitation - correct answer-•A model stimulus is presented in an effort to evoke the
imitative behavior
•The imitative behavior follows immediately
•The model and behavior must have formal similarity
•The model must serve as a controlling variable for the imitative behavior (SD)
Types of Models - correct answer-•Planned models
-Pre-arranged antecedent stimuli that help learners acquire new skills
-Shows the learner exactly what to do
•Unplanned models
-Occur in everyday social interactions
Formal Similarity - correct answer-•The model and the behavior physically resemble each other
Immediacy - correct answer-•The temporal relation between the model and the occurrence of the
imitative behavior is very important
•Imitation may also occur at later times and in the context of everyday life situations
-However, when this occurs in the absence of a model, it is not imitation
The discriminative features of the environment are different in this context (i.e., the model is not
controlling the behavior
Controlled Relation - correct answer-•The controlling relation between the model and the imitative
behavior is paramount
•This is best evidenced when the model is novel and it still evokes an imitative response
-After this first occurrence, the new behavior has a history of reinforcement
-Becomes a discriminated operant
, Imitation Training - correct answer-•Some children with disabilities require instruction in order to learn
to imitate
•Objective: to teach children to "do what the model does"
-Generalize a rule to imitate models
-Also known as generalized imitation
Steps to Imitation Training(Striefel, 1974) - correct answer-•Assess and teach any prerequisite skills for
imitation training
-Attending (staying seated, keeping hands in lap, looking at teacher when name is called, looking at
objects when prompted by teacher)
-Problem behaviors that may interfere with training may need to be decreased
Selecting Models for Training - correct answer-•Begin with selecting about 25
•Include gross and fine motor examples
-Movement of body parts
-Manipulation of physical objects
•Use only one at a time (don't sequence them--save sequences for later)
Pretesting - correct answer-•Purpose: to determine if individual already imitates some models
•Procedures:
-Get learner in "ready" position
-If object to be used, place it in front of individual
-Say learner's name, and then "do this"
-Present the model
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