Introductory Concepts
Elementary Relationships
Extensions of Verbal Behavior
Multiple Controlling Relationships
Building on the Elementary Relationships
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33.3 Definition of Multiple Controlling Variables

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Multiple controlling variables is a situation in which there is a single response form and that response is simultaneously strengthened by two or more controlling variables. Features irrelevant to multiple controlling variables include the response topography, the type of controlling variable, the specific number of controlling variables, and whether or not the current response is followed by reinforcement.

Multiple Controlling Variables

A situation with the following features:

There is a single response form

The response is simultaneously strengthened by two or more controlling variables

Response topography

The type of controlling variable (stimulus or establishing operation)

The specific number of multiple variables

Whether or not the current response is followed by reinforcement

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