Which term describes prompting based on the closeness of the item to the learner to cue the response?

Which term describes prompting based on the closeness of the item to the learner to cue the response?

• A. Position prompt
• B. Gestural prompt
• C. Time delay
• D. Proximity prompt

Answer: (D)

Proximity prompting uses physical closeness as the cue to elicit the correct response. By placing the prompt near the target item or near the learner’s responding area, you nudge the learner toward the right action with a minimal aid. As accuracy improves, you fade the cue by increasing the distance or removing it, promoting more independent responding. For example, when teaching a child to choose the correct picture, you can keep the right picture closer to the child or keep your hand near it until they make the selection, then gradually move the items apart and rely less on the cue. This approach differs from methods that cue by changing where the item appears (position prompt), by using a gesture (gestural prompt), or by delaying the prompt itself (time delay).

Proximity prompting uses physical closeness as the cue to elicit the correct response. By placing the prompt near the target item or near the learner’s responding area, you nudge the learner toward the right action with a minimal aid. As accuracy improves, you fade the cue by increasing the distance or removing it, promoting more independent responding. For example, when teaching a child to choose the correct picture, you can keep the right picture closer to the child or keep your hand near it until they make the selection, then gradually move the items apart and rely less on the cue. This approach differs from methods that cue by changing where the item appears (position prompt), by using a gesture (gestural prompt), or by delaying the prompt itself (time delay).