46.12 Variety of Autoclitic Tacts
Skinner identified several types of autoclitic tacts. For a detailed description, check out Chapter 12 of Verbal Behavior. The analysis of what is and is not an autoclitic function proves to be quite complex, but still lots of fun.
Autoclitic Tact
A verbal relationship with the following features:
A non-verbal stimulus
The non-verbal stimulus is some aspect of a primary verbal relationship
The specific features of the controlling relationship (e.g., receptor being stimulated or the intensity or strength of the stimulation; stimulation may include an establishing response)
The form of the response
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