Of the following, which is the best example of a strategy to facilitate generalization?

A. Using specialized equipment for self-feeding at school even when it's not available at home
B. Consistently using only one type of prompt, reinforcement, or correction
C. Being careful to use only one person to give directions to a child with a disability to insure they're spoken the same way every
time
D. Giving directions in a variety of ways, such as "Please move to the art table," "It's time to push your chair in and move to the
art table," or "Everyone who is done with blocks may go to the art table now"

my answer is c.

I agree -- but be sure your text author also agrees.

Your answer choice of C is not the best example of a strategy to facilitate generalization. The correct answer choice is D.

To understand why D is the best example of a strategy to facilitate generalization, let's break down each option and consider their effectiveness in promoting generalization.

A. Using specialized equipment for self-feeding at school even when it's not available at home: This option focuses on providing a specific type of equipment for self-feeding, which may not be available in other settings. It does not encourage generalization, as the child may struggle to transfer the learned skills to different environments without the specialized equipment.

B. Consistently using only one type of prompt, reinforcement, or correction: While consistency is important in teaching and maintaining skills, using only one type of prompt, reinforcement, or correction may not provide enough variability for the child to generalize the learned behavior in different situations and with different individuals.

C. Being careful to use only one person to give directions to a child with a disability to ensure they're spoken the same way every time: This option emphasizes consistency in direction-giving, but limiting instructions to a single person may hinder the child's ability to generalize the learned behavior when faced with instructions from different people in different environments.

D. Giving directions in a variety of ways: This option encourages generalization by providing directions in different formats and contexts. By using a variety of language and prompts, the child is more likely to understand and follow instructions from different individuals and in different settings. This flexibility promotes generalization of skills beyond just one environment or set of circumstances.

Therefore, option D is the best example of a strategy to facilitate generalization as it promotes flexibility and the transfer of skills to various situations.