Review the examples in the grid and identify which verbal operant (mands, tacts, echoic, and intraverbal) is being presented.
Provide your own example for each of the four verbal operants in narrative form. Explain why each example is appropriate.
Explain why it is beneficial for learners to increase their mand, tact, echoic and intraverbal repertoire. Provide a separate reasoning for each of the four operants.
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Verbal Operant Grid
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As a result of… |
One has a tendency to… |
Verbal Operant |
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Walking outside. |
Say “it is so sunny.” |
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Friend saying “cool.” |
Say “cool.” |
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Someone singing “Row Row Row your ____.” |
Say “boat.” |
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Co-worker handing you a paper. |
Say “can I have a pen?” |
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