Recent research has emphasized the need for training and competency beyond the standard technical skills acquired by applied behavior analysis (ABA) practitioners, including essential relationship-building and compassionate care skills (Taylor et al., 2019). Clicker training is a well-established behavior-analytic method for improving performance via immediate feedback in the form of an audible “click.” The effectiveness of clicker training has not yet been evaluated as a technique for shaping complex clinical repertoires. This study evaluated the effects of verbal instructions, clicker training, and role-play on the acquisition of therapeutic relationship skills in ABA practitioners. Data were obtained as part of a training program conducted within an ABA agency, and the acquisition of target skills was evaluated using a multiple-baseline design across behaviors for two participants. During baseline, participants rarely demonstrated target skills. During training, the procedure resulted in increased engagement in all three target skills for both participants. Skill generalization with respect to untrained and novel scenarios was observed but at levels below mastery. Findings have potential implications for trainers and supervisors seeking efficient, nonintrusive, socially acceptable methods of improving practitioner performance.

最近的研究强调，除了应用行为分析 (ABA) 从业者获得的标准技术技能之外，还需要培训和能力，包括基本的关系建立和富有同情心的护理技能（Taylor 等人，2019 年）。Clicker 训练是一种行之有效的行为分析方法，可通过可听见的“咔嗒”声形式的即时反馈来提高性能。Clicker 训练的有效性尚未被评估为塑造复杂临床曲目的技术。本研究评估了口头指导、答题器训练和角色扮演对 ABA 从业者获得治疗关系技能的影响。数据是作为 ABA 机构内进行的培训计划的一部分获得的，并使用跨行为的多基线设计对两名参与者的目标技能的获得进行评估。在基线期间，参与者很少展示目标技能。在培训期间，该程序导致两名参与者对所有三个目标技能的参与度增加。观察到关于未经训练和新颖场景的技能泛化，但水平低于掌握水平。调查结果对寻求有效、非侵入性、社会可接受的方法来提高从业人员绩效的培训师和主管具有潜在的影响。观察到关于未经训练和新颖场景的技能泛化，但水平低于掌握水平。调查结果对寻求有效、非侵入性、社会可接受的方法来提高从业人员绩效的培训师和主管具有潜在的影响。观察到关于未经训练和新颖场景的技能泛化，但水平低于掌握水平。调查结果对寻求有效、非侵入性、社会可接受的方法来提高从业人员绩效的培训师和主管具有潜在的影响。