Which of the following are examples of teaching a task via task analysis and shaping?
A) Asking a child to write upper case letters A-Z
B) Placing a child's hand on their coat zipper and letting them zip the zipper
C) Telling the child to tidy up their area
D) Requiring a child with a limited vocabulary to answer questions using full sentences

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Task analysis involves breaking down a task into smaller, manageable steps, and shaping involves reinforcing successive approximations towards a desired behavior. Placing a child's hand on their coat zipper and letting them zip it is an example of breaking down the task of zipping into smaller steps and reinforcing the child's progress.

Which of the Following Are Examples of Teaching a Task