A mand is a type of verbal operant in which a speaker:

A mand is a type of verbal operant in which a speaker:
 
  a. differentially responds to the verbal behavior of others.
  b. asks for (or states, demands, implies, etc.) what he needs or wants
  c. repeats the verbal behavior of another speaker.
  d. names things and actions that the speaker has direct contact with
   through any of the sense modes.

Ques. 2

Which statement is not a reason for the slow appreciation of Skinner's work; Verbal Behavior?
 
  a. it was met with immediate challenges from the field of linguistics and
  psycholinguistics.
  b. Skinner not responding to Norm Chomsky's negative review.
  c. lack of research and data supporting his theory.
  d. Disinterest and negative reactions from the field of behavior analysis.
  e. All of these were reasons for the slow appreciation of Verbal Analysis.

Ques. 3

Which of the following is NOT a part of a contingency contract?
 
  a. A description of the reward
  b. A method of recording whether or not the learner has engaged in the required task
  c. A description of the required task
  d. A description of when tokens will be exchanged for backup reinforcers

Ques. 4

Discuss some of the variables associated with slow appreciation of Skinner's Verbal Behavior.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Ques. 5

_____ The tact repertoire is extensive and often the primary focus of many language programs.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Ques. 6

An tact is a type of verbal operant in which a speaker:
 
  a. differentially responds to the verbal behavior of others.
  b. asks for (or states, demands, implies, etc.) what he needs or wants
  c. repeats the verbal behavior of another speaker.
  d. names things and actions that the speaker has direct contact with
   through any of the sense modes.

Ques. 7

If I want to use DRI to decrease Melinda's hitting other children in the hallway, I would:
 
  a. Provide reinforcement contingent on Melinda walking down the hall with her hands in her pockets or folded across her chest.
  b. Provide reinforcement contingent on Melinda saying hi to peers.
  c. Provide reinforcement contingent on Melinda waving at peers.
  d. Provide reinforcement contingent on Melinda doing anything other than hitting peers as she walks down the hall.