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General CEU: Error correction

Error correction is a set of instructional procedures applied immediately following an incorrect response, a no-response, or a prompted response during skill acquisition trials. The primary purpose of error correction is to reduce the probability that the same error will occur on subsequent trials involving the same or similar stimuli.

Provider: ABA Courses

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Course Description

Such an effective strategy to prompt and teach the skills. Learn how to do this.

What You'll Learn

  1. Apply the key components of effective error correction procedures in ABA skill acquisition programming.
  2. Explain how systematic error correction supports efficient learning and reduces the likelihood of repeated errors.
  3. Identify the step-by-step process for implementing error correction as an integrated teaching strategy across learner populations.

CEU Credits Earned

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BACB 1 General
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Clinical Disclaimer

All behavior-analytic intervention is individualized. The information on this page is for educational purposes and does not constitute clinical advice. Treatment decisions should be informed by the best available published research, individualized assessment, and obtained with the informed consent of the client or their legal guardian. Behavior analysts are responsible for practicing within the boundaries of their competence and adhering to the BACB Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts.

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