Chaining is a behavior analytic procedure used to teach multi-step skills by linking discrete responses together into a unified behavioral chain. Each response in the chain serves as both a conditioned reinforcer for the preceding behavior and a discriminative stimulus for the next response, creating a seamless sequence that terminates in terminal reinforcement.
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| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB | 1 | General |
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