A 501(c)(3) organization and an officially sanctioned Special Interest Group (SIG) of the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) focused on the science of Verbal Behavior.
Verbal Behavior Special Interest Group
What is Verbal Behavior?
Verbal behavior may be conceptualized as language from a behavior analytic perspective as defined by B.F. Skinner. Skinner (1957) defines verbal behavior as behavior that is reinforced through social mediation. From this perspective, verbal behavior is examined and organized according to the environmental variables that influence it.
Skinner’s conceptualization of verbal behavior launched empirical and theoretical explorations of the complexities of verbal behavior over the last 60+ years.
Advancements in the understanding of verbal behavior have had many practical implications in education, therapy, and everyday communication. The Verbal Behavior Special Interest Group aims to support education and training related to Skinner’s perspective on verbal behavior and the continuation and dissemination of research in this area.
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Research Funding
Every year the VB SIG sponsors paper and grant competitions for students conducting VB research. These contests are supported by the efforts of many prominent VB researchers both through their financial contributions and by reviewing students' work for these contests. These are great ways for you to have your research seen by prominent members of the field!
Get Involved
Here are some great ways to help the VB SIG in its mission!
