Which option lists four common levels in a prompting hierarchy?

• A. Full physical, partial physical, model, independent (no prompt)
• B. Verbal, visual, gestural, full physical
• C. Model, verbal, physical, independent
• D. Independent, model, verbal, gestural

Answer: (A)

The key idea is recognizing the common sequence used in prompting hierarchies from most to least assistance. Full physical prompting is the most intrusive, where you guide the learner’s body through every step. Partial physical prompting reduces that level of help but still provides physical guidance for some parts. Model prompting, or demonstration, shows the correct action without physically guiding, giving the learner a clear example to imitate. Independent means the learner completes the task without any prompts. This four-stage progression—full physical, partial physical, model, independent—reflects the typical most-to-least order used in practice. The other options mix or reorder prompt types and sometimes replace a level with a different prompt type that isn’t part of the standard four-level sequence, making them less representative of the common hierarchy.