19.4 Mand vs. Tact: Controlling Variables
A second basis for comparison concerns the type of controlling variable. The controlling variable for the tact is a prior non-verbal stimulus. The controlling variable for the mand is a prior establishing operation.
The listener benefits
Controlling variable is a prior non-verbal stimulus
The speaker benefits
Controlling variable is a prior establishing operation
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