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The operant training and generalization of pronouns and a verb form in a language delayed child. 1979

M N Hegde, and J Gierut

The purpose of the present investigation was to train the correct use of three pronouns and the verb from "are" in a language delayed child and to assess the generalization of these trained responses to untrained stimuli. Within a multiple base-line design the four selected behaviors were sequentially trained using the techniques of positive reinforcement, modeling, and punishment for inappropriate responses. At succeding stages of training, probe trials were conducted to assess the extent of generalization of trained responses to untrained stimuli. A 100% generalization of trained responses to untrained stimuli was obtained for each of the four linguistic behaviors.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D007806	Language Disorders	Conditions characterized by deficiencies of comprehension or expression of written and spoken forms of language. These include acquired and developmental disorders.	Acquired Language Disorders,Language Disorders, Acquired,Acquired Language Disorder,Language Disorder,Language Disorder, Acquired
D008037	Linguistics	The science of language, including phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, and historical linguistics. (Random House Unabridged Dictionary, 2d ed)	Linguistic
D008297	Male		Males
D002675	Child, Preschool	A child between the ages of 2 and 5.	Children, Preschool,Preschool Child,Preschool Children
D003216	Conditioning, Operant	Learning situations in which the sequence responses of the subject are instrumental in producing reinforcement. When the correct response occurs, which involves the selection from among a repertoire of responses, the subject is immediately reinforced.	Instrumental Learning,Learning, Instrumental,Operant Conditioning,Conditionings, Operant,Instrumental Learnings,Learnings, Instrumental,Operant Conditionings
D005794	Generalization, Response	The principle that after an organism learns to respond in a particular manner to a stimulus, that stimulus is effective in eliciting similar responses.	Generalizations, Response,Response Generalization,Response Generalizations
D006801	Humans	Members of the species Homo sapiens.	Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D013070	Speech Therapy	Treatment for individuals with speech defects and disorders that involves counseling and use of various exercises and aids to help the development of new speech habits.	Therapy, Speech,Speech Therapies,Therapies, Speech
D014705	Verbal Behavior	Includes both producing and responding to words, either written or spoken.	Behavior, Verbal,Behaviors, Verbal,Verbal Behaviors