A Proximity Prompt is a type of prompt used in teaching where the correct responseA response is a single occurrence or instance of a... stimulusStimulus is defined as any change in the environment or... is positioned closer to the learner than other stimuli. This subtle change in the environment helps guide the learner toward making the correct response by making the correct choiceIn Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), choice refers to providi... more accessible or obvious.
Example
If a teacher is helping a student choose the correct shape from a group of shapes (e.g., triangle, circle, square), they might place the correct shape (triangle) closer to the student than the others. The proximity of the correct shape makes it more likely the student will choose it, aiding in the learning process.