Verbal Behavior

About “Verbal Behavior”

Verbal Behavior is a 1957 book by psychologist B. F. Skinner. In it, Skinner introduces the concept of verbal behavior, which he defines as what was traditionally known as linguistics. He uses specific terms to describe different aspects of verbal behavior, including echoics, mands, tacts, and autoclitics. The book also includes clear definitions for common terms, such as audience, to explain how verbal behavior is shaped and controlled. Skinner's approach focuses on analyzing verbal behavior through observable and measurable actions. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)