5.2 Does Language Mediate Derived Stimulus Relations?
As you just learned, there is a strong empirical and conceptual relationship between derived stimulus relations and language. This relationship does not mean that derived stimulus relations depend upon language or are mediated by language, however.
Derived Stimulus Relations:
Provide a model for understanding the symbolism and generativity of language
Are much easier to demonstrate with language-able humans than with non-human animals
Are correlated with verbal IQ and ability
Develop gradually and at about the same time as language
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