SQ10 (Sundberg & Michael, 2001) – 16 points
Verbal Behaviour
Use the study questions below
What is the primary argument made by Sundberg and Michael (2001)
1. Question regarding the application of Skinner’s verbal behavior analysis to
children with autism?
Sundberg and Michael (2001) argue that Skinner’s analysis of verbal
behavior provides a more functional and behaviorally-based approach
to language intervention for children with autism. They emphasize that
Answer traditional language instruction often focuses on form (e.g., syntax and
grammar), whereas verbal behavior analysis focuses on function,
helping children develop meaningful and functional communication
skills.
What are the key verbal operants defined by Skinner, and how do they
2. Question apply to language instruction for children with autism?
The key verbal operants defined by Skinner include:
1. Mand: A request or demand controlled by a motivating operation
(e.g., saying “water” when thirsty).
2. Tact: A label controlled by a nonverbal stimulus (e.g., saying
“dog” when seeing a dog).
3. Echoic: A repetition of another person’s verbal behavior (e.g.,
Answer
repeating “ball” after hearing it).
4. Intraverbal: A response to verbal stimuli that does not involve
direct repetition (e.g., answering “dog” when asked, “What is a
pet?”).
5. Textual and Transcriptional: Reading and writing behaviors.
What are the antecedent and consequent controlling variables for a
3. Question
mand?
Antecedent: Motivating operation (e.g., thirst, hunger, desire for a toy).
Answer Consequence: Specific reinforcement related to the mand (e.g., getting
water when asking for it).
Verbal Behaviour
Use the study questions below
What is the primary argument made by Sundberg and Michael (2001)
1. Question regarding the application of Skinner’s verbal behavior analysis to
children with autism?
Sundberg and Michael (2001) argue that Skinner’s analysis of verbal
behavior provides a more functional and behaviorally-based approach
to language intervention for children with autism. They emphasize that
Answer traditional language instruction often focuses on form (e.g., syntax and
grammar), whereas verbal behavior analysis focuses on function,
helping children develop meaningful and functional communication
skills.
What are the key verbal operants defined by Skinner, and how do they
2. Question apply to language instruction for children with autism?
The key verbal operants defined by Skinner include:
1. Mand: A request or demand controlled by a motivating operation
(e.g., saying “water” when thirsty).
2. Tact: A label controlled by a nonverbal stimulus (e.g., saying
“dog” when seeing a dog).
3. Echoic: A repetition of another person’s verbal behavior (e.g.,
Answer
repeating “ball” after hearing it).
4. Intraverbal: A response to verbal stimuli that does not involve
direct repetition (e.g., answering “dog” when asked, “What is a
pet?”).
5. Textual and Transcriptional: Reading and writing behaviors.
What are the antecedent and consequent controlling variables for a
3. Question
mand?
Antecedent: Motivating operation (e.g., thirst, hunger, desire for a toy).
Answer Consequence: Specific reinforcement related to the mand (e.g., getting
water when asking for it).
