Introductory Concepts
Elementary Relationships
Extensions of Verbal Behavior
Multiple Controlling Relationships
Building on the Elementary Relationships
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28.3 Definition of Private Stimulus

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This brings us to our definition of private stimulus. A private stimulus is a physical energy change capable of affecting a sense organ that affects only one individual; other individuals are not affected. Features irrelevant to the classification of private stimuli include the type of energy change and the function of the stimulus.

Private Stimulus

Is a physical energy change

Is capable of affecting a sense organ

Affects only one individual; other individuals are not affected

Type of energy change

Function of the stimulus (e.g., reinforcing, discriminative, punishing)

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