Which term describes the approach for revising the intervention when the current plan is not effective?

• A. Modification plan
• B. Program/protocol
• C. Relevant SDs
• D. Protocol purpose & rationale

Answer: (A)

When the current intervention isn’t producing the desired results, you implement a modification plan. This is the plan that guides adjusting the intervention based on data and progress monitoring. It covers what changes to make—such as altering prompts, reinforcement, task difficulty, or the schedule—and how to test those changes to see if outcomes improve. It’s about actively revising the approach to increase effectiveness. The broader program or protocol describes what you’re implementing overall, while protocol purpose & rationale explains why that protocol exists. Relevant SDs refer to the antecedent stimuli that set the occasion for behavior and aren’t itself the process of revising the intervention.