Question

Maurice is teaching an adult (Sandie) who lives in his group home to make macaroni and cheese from a box. Maurice performs all steps of the task, except for the last step, which is to serve the macaroni and cheese on a plate. For this step, Maurice prompts Sandie to complete the step. When Sandie has mastered that skill, Maurice has Sandie do the stirring and the serving (the last two steps of the task). What procedure is Maurice using?
A. Forward chaining
B. Backward chain
C. Total-task chaining
D. Reverse function training

Answer 1

Answer: Backward chaining

Explanation:

Since we are given the information that

Sandie learned the last two steps of the task, this is backward chaining. Backward chaining begins with the goal and then the achievement of the knowledge unlike the forward chaining that starts with knowledge.

Someone can be given a sense of achievement through the use of the backward chaining technique. It is useful when someone wants to learn self-care skills.