TACT

Tact (labeling): Naming or identifying objects, actions, events, properties, etc.

Saying “candy” because you see candy.

Antecedent Learner Reinforcer

Behavior
Non-Verbal Non-Specific
Stimulus Verbal Socially Mediated
Behavior Reinforcement

Antecedent Learner Reinforcer

Behavior
Seeing candy Teacher says
Learner says “Good job” and
“Candy” delivers a toy

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ECHOIC
Echoic (vocal imitation): Repeating exactly what is heard. Saying “candy” after
someone else says “candy.”

Antecedent Learner Reinforcer

Behavior
Verbal Non-Specific
Stimulus Verbal Behavior Socially Mediated
that matches Reinforcement
the antecedent

Antecedent Learner Reinforcer

Behavior
Teacher says Teacher says
“Candy” Learner says “Good job” and
“Candy” delivers a toy

Video - Echoic 22