Which term refers to the set of teaching components for targeting skills included in the skill acquisition plan?

• A. Program/protocol
• B. Baseline
• C. Measurement procedures
• D. Modification plan

Answer: (A)

This item asks you to identify the term that names the organized teaching components used to guide skill instruction in a skill acquisition plan. The program, or protocol, is precisely that—it's the set of instructional elements that spell out how a skill will be taught, including the sequence of steps, materials, prompts, reinforcement, and the criteria for mastery. Baseline refers to the initial level of performance before instruction begins, while measurement procedures describe how data are collected during teaching. A modification plan covers how you adjust the instruction if progress isn’t sufficient. Because it directly describes the instructional framework and how instruction will be delivered, the program/protocol is the best fit.