The Verbal Behavior Special Interest Group supports a behavioral approach to the study of language, especially as explored by B. F. Skinner. It serves to (a) support and encourage research efforts to improve our understanding of verbal behavior, (b) support practice-based issues in utilizing the analysis of verbal behavior, (c) support undergraduate and graduate instruction of Skinner’s verbal behavior, (d) communicate with other organizations making use of Skinner’s verbal behavior, and (e) disseminate information regarding a behavioral approach to studying language. The business meeting is open to anyone interested in the area of verbal behavior even if you are not a member of the SIG. |