LibGuides: PSY-6924 v1: Week 9 Resources

Week 9 Resources

Cooper, J. O., Heron, T. E., & Heward, W. L. (2020). Applied Behavior Analysis (3rd ed.). Pearson Prentice Hall.

Read Chapter 18

Chapter 18 introduces verbal behavior and the relationship between the speaker and the listener. Applied Behavior Analysis (Cooper et al., 2020) is considered the “golden standard” for textbooks used in BCBA Programs. It is already aligned to the BACB’s 5th task list; therefore, making it an appropriate textbook for comprehension and application of behavior analytic concepts and exam preparation for the Board-Certified Behavior Analysis exam.

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General Outcome Measures for Verbal Operants
Kubina, R.M., & Wolf, P. (2009). General outcome measures for verbal operants. Analysis of Verbal Behavior, 25(1), 33-49.
The authors reviewed the literature of verbal behavior to create a general outcome measure (GOM) that can be used to show progress towards a long-term goal.
The Writer and His Definition of Verbal Behavior
Lourdes, M.(2012). B.F. Skinner: The writer and his definition of verbal behavior. Behavior Analysis, 35(1), 115-126.
The authors reviewed Skinner’s writings on verbal behavior to determine why Skinner did not define verbal behavior in the terms proposed by the alternative definition provided in this study.
Evaluation and Training of Yes-No Responding Across Verbal Operants
Shillingsburg, M.A., Kelley, & M.E., Roane, H.S. (2009). Evaluation and training of yes-no responding across verbal operants. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 42(2), 209-223.
This study extends previous research on both the assessment and acquisition of yes and no responses across contexts in children with language deficits and further examined the functional independence of topographically similar responses.
Teaching Verbal Behavior in the Natural Environment: Teaching Vocal Manding (Requesting)
Establishing Operations Inc. (2013). Teaching verbal behavior in the natural environment: Teaching vocal manding (requesting) [Video/DVD].
This video teaches the viewer how to teach vocal manding (requesting) to clients with limited language and communication skills.