How is Prompting best described?

• A. A reminder that the youth knows the correct behavior.
• B. To introduce new rules.
• C. To threaten consequences.
• D. To remove the youth.

Answer: (A)

Prompting is a cue that reminds the youth of the correct behavior they already know. It’s used to support memory and recall, helping them perform the expected action without introducing new rules or ideas. This makes it different from changing rules, threatening punishment, or removing the youth. In practice, prompting can be a gentle hint, a verbal reminder, or a light physical cue, and it’s typically faded over time so the person can respond correctly on their own. For example, if the goal is for a student to raise their hand before speaking, you might say a brief reminder like “Remember to raise your hand,” and gradually reduce the reminder as they respond appropriately.