Introductory Concepts
Elementary Relationships
Extensions of Verbal Behavior
Multiple Controlling Relationships
Building on the Elementary Relationships
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3.2 Irrelevant Features of Verbal Behavior

When classifying behavior as verbal or not, the following features are irrelevant: the topography of the behavior, the dynamic characteristics of the response, whether it is controlled by a verbal or non-verbal stimulus, the stimulus mode, and the reinforcement features (such as its schedule and whether it is conditioned or not).

Verbal Behavior

Behavior that has the following features:

It is established and maintained by reinforcement

The reinforcement is mediated by another person

The other person’s action that results in reinforcement must have been specifically trained in order to reinforce speakers

The topography of the behavior: which muscles are used in making the response

Dynamic characteristics of the response: speed, intensity, repetition

Verbal or non-verbal stimulus

Stimulus mode: auditory, visual, etc.

Reinforcement features

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