The role of subject verbalization in generalized correspondence.

Full Abstract

We examined the role of subject verbalization in the generalization of verbal-nonverbal correspondence. Twelve kindergarten children underwent correspondence training (subject verbalization) or received reinforcement for performing an experimenter-selected behavior (experimenter verbalization). A reversal design, along with the introduction of a multiple baseline design across behaviors, was used to assess functional relations. Pupils who received correspondence training demonstrated greater generalization. Our findings suggest that subject verbalization may be necessary to accomplish generalized correspondence.

Author information

Author/s: Ward, W D (WD); Stare, S W (SW);

Affiliation: State University of New York, Brockport.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: Journal of applied behavior analysis (J Appl Behav Anal), published in UNITED STATES. (Language: eng)

Reference: 1990-; vol 23 (issue 1) : pp 129-36

Dates: Created 1990/06/13; Completed 1990/06/13; Revised 2008/11/20;

PMID: 2335484, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 2/18/2009, IMS Date: )

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