Table of Contents xi On the applied side: Training generalized imitation 307 Focus on issues: Rules, observational learning, and self-efficacy 312 Rule-governed behavior 313 Focus on research: Instructions and contingencies 317 Key words 320 On the web 320 Study questions 321 Brief quiz 322 Chapter12 Verbal Behavior 324 In thi…
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