In a task environment, cues that guide the correct action are an example of which type of prompt?

• A. Stimulus prompt
• B. Response prompt
• C. Verbal prompt
• D. Physical prompt

Answer: (A)

Stimulus prompts are cues built into the environment that make the correct action stand out and more likely to occur. In a task setting, a cue such as a visual highlight, a labeled label near the target, or a modified arrangement of objects serves as a stimulus that the learner can respond to directly, guiding the correct behavior without needing extra instructions or physical help. This differs from verbal prompts (spoken instructions), physical prompts (hand-over-hand guidance), or response prompts (support that helps produce the correct response after the cue). So when the cue itself is the guiding signal in the environment, it’s functioning as a stimulus prompt.