Briefly describe the discrete trial training method of applied behavioral analysis (ABA). Give an original example (not from the book) of how the A-B-C method might be used. Make sure to clearly identify the A, B, and C in your example
What will be an ideal response?
*Discrete trial training is a component of applied behavioral analysis (ABA) that identifies a specific behavior to modify and then uses specific antecedents and reinforcements to successively shape the desired behavior.
* The example should be original (not the "say doll" example from the book) and should clearly demonstrate understanding of the A (antecendent)-B (behavior)-C (consequence) method of discrete trial training.
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