Introductory Concepts
Elementary Relationships
Extensions of Verbal Behavior
Multiple Controlling Relationships
Building on the Elementary Relationships
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25.1 Definition of Metaphorical Extension

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Metaphorical extension is a form of verbal behavior in which the response has previously been acquired and the stimulus is novel and has some, but not all, of the relevant features of the stimulus that previously controlled the response. Irrelevant features of metaphorical extension include the type of elementary verbal relationship, the formal or dynamic characteristics of the response and stimulus, and whether or not the current response is followed by reinforcement.

Metaphorical Extension

An instance of verbal behavior with the following features:

The response form has been previously acquired

The stimulus must be novel

The novel stimulus has some, but not all, of the relevant features of the stimulus that previously controlled the response

The type of elementary verbal relationship between the stimulus and the response

Formal and dynamic characteristics of both the stimulus and the response

Whether or not the current response is followed by reinforcement

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