ABA glossary
Verbal behavior
Definition
Behavior reinforced through the mediation of a listener who has been trained to respond in ways that reinforce the speaker; it includes speaking, signing, writing, and gesturing.
Example from a session
A child signs "juice" and a parent, as listener, hands over juice.
Can you spot verbal behavior in a scenario?
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