The method of removing prompts in which the time interval between the final desired stimulus and the starting stimulus is gradually increased from a very small starting value is called the method of:
A)increasing time
B)decreasing time
C)graduated guidance
D)time delay

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The method described in the question is called time delay. It involves gradually increasing the time interval between the initial prompt and the desired response, allowing the learner to develop independence and reduce reliance on prompts. This is a commonly used technique in behavior therapy for individuals with disabilities or developmental delays. Choice A (increasing time) is not a valid term for this technique, and Choice B (decreasing time) is the opposite of what is described in the question. Choice C (graduated guidance) is a different technique that involves gradually reducing physical support as the learner becomes more proficient in a task.

The Method of Removing Prompts in Which the Time Interval