Introductory Concepts
Elementary Relationships
Extensions of Verbal Behavior
Multiple Controlling Relationships
Building on the Elementary Relationships
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2.6 Distinguishing Feature of Verbal Behavior

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In fact, there is only one feature of verbal behavior that sets it significantly apart from non-verbal behavior in Skinner’s analysis: the nature of the reinforcement that establishes and maintains it. Skinner has defined verbal behavior as behavior that is reinforced through the mediation of another person.

Verbal Behavior

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Behavior

reinforced through the mediation of another person

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