Which of the following categories were given by Skinner for different verbal responses in terms of how they are reinforced?

(A) Mand

(B) Tact

(C) Echoic Behaviour

(D) Autoclitic Behaviour

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-

1. A(A) and (B) only
2. B(C) and (D) only
3. C(A), (B) and (C) only
4. D(A), (B), (C) and (D) only

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Correct answer: D. (A), (B), (C) and (D) only

Explanation

Skinner's 'Verbal Behavior' classifies verbal operants as mands, tacts, echoics, intraverbals and autoclitics.