What are skill acquisition goals primarily based on?

Skill acquisition goals are primarily based on assessment results. This is because assessments provide objective data that reflect an individual's current abilities, strengths, and areas that require improvement. By utilizing assessment results, behavior technicians can identify specific skills that need to be taught and tailored to the learner's unique needs.

Effective assessments often include direct observations, standardized tests, or behavior checklists, allowing practitioners to create individualized goals that optimize learning and progress. This data-driven approach ensures that skill acquisition goals are grounded in empirical evidence rather than subjective opinions or experiences, making them more effective and measurable.

While personal experiences, peer reviews, and philosophical beliefs can inform practices in behavior analysis, they are not the foundational basis for setting skill acquisition goals. Instead, assessments provide a concrete framework that directs the development of targeted intervention strategies and desired outcomes.