Which term best describes the process of linking a sequence of tasks to form a chain?

• A. Chaining
• B. DTT
• C. NET
• D. Mass Trials

Answer: (A)

Chaining is the process of linking a sequence of tasks to form a single, connected chain. It involves teaching each step in a specific order so that completing one step serves as the cue to begin the next, resulting in a fluent, organized sequence. This approach is used to build complex skills by breaking them into manageable parts and reinforcing the learner as they progress through the entire chain. For example, learning to brush teeth might involve steps like picking up the brush, applying toothpaste, brushing, rinsing, and spitting, with each step prompting the next until the full routine is performed.

Other methods mentioned focus on different teaching structures: discrete trial training breaks learning into isolated trials with clear start and end points; natural environment teaching emphasizes teaching opportunities that arise in everyday contexts rather than following a fixed sequence; mass trials involve numerous repetitions of the same task rather than linking multiple steps into a sequence.