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Differentiate between rule-governed behavior and implicitly shaped behavior.
Rule-governed behavior is behavior that is controlled by verbal discriminative stimuli, while implicitly shaped behavior arises directly from reinforcement relations without the use of verbal rules.
Define rule-governed behavior and give an example.
Rule-governed behavior refers to behavior that is controlled by verbal discriminative stimuli, which are generated by verbal behavior. An example of rule-governed behavior is following traffic rules while driving.
What is the role of a listener in rule-governed behavior?
The role of a listener in rule-governed behavior is to reinforce the speaker by following the rule.
How does behavior analysts' concept of rule-following differ from the common understanding of rule-following?
Behavior analysts define rule-following as behavior that is controlled by verbal discriminative stimuli that point to a reinforcement relation, while the common understanding may include implicitly shaped performances.
What does it mean for a verbal discriminative stimulus to 'point to a reinforcement relation'?
When a verbal discriminative stimulus points to a reinforcement relation, it means that it indicates or directs the listener to a specific consequence or outcome that is associated with following the rule.
Test your knowledge on the importance of rules and their impact on human behavior in this thought-provoking quiz. Explore how rules are created, followed, and influenced by verbal behavior. Challenge yourself to understand the relationship between rules and our actions.
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