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Problem
In 1957, Skinner wrote the book Verbal Behavior in which he analyzed language based on the same environmental principles of behavior that he used to analyze nonverbal behavior. That analysis resulted in a classification system that allows for the identification of different types of language. Define elementary verbal operants that originated from the book by B.F. Skinner (1957) included:
1. Mands
2. Tacts.
3. Echoic.
4. Intraverbal (Sundberg, 1998).
Verbal Operant Grid
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As a result of...
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One has a tendency to...
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Verbal Operant
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Walking outside.
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Say "it is so sunny."
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Friend saying "cool."
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Say "cool."
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Someone singing "Row Row Row your ____."
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Say "boat."
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Co-worker handing you a paper.
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Say "can I have a pen?"
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Co-worker handing you a paper. Say "can I have a pen?"
Examples
Benefits
Instruction: Use the above template to complete this assignment. Get the instant assignment help.
1. Review the examples in the grid and identify which verbal operant (mands, tacts, echoic, and intraverbal) is being presented.
2. Provide your own example for each of the four verbal operants in narrative form. Explain why each example is appropriate.
3. Explain why it is beneficial for learners to increase their mand, tact, echoic, and intraverbal repertoire. Provide a separate reasoning for each of the four operants, with reference.