A common four-step error correction procedure follows an incorrect or no response during a skill-acquisition trial: (1) interrupt and model or prompt the correct response so the learner responds accurately; (2) have the learner repeat the correct response, often at a reduced prompt level; (3) present a brief distractor or intervening trial to interrupt the error pattern; and (4) re-present the original instruction (the SD) and require an independent, unprompted correct response before delivering reinforcement. The exact steps vary by program, but the goal is the same: reduce the likelihood the same error repeats while keeping the learner successful.
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