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English word origin

Etymology of mand

Introduced by B. F. Skinner.

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Source etymology 1

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verb

To produce a mand (verbal operant).

noun

A verbal operant in which the response is reinforced by a characteristic consequence and is therefore under the functional control of relevant conditions of deprivation or aversive stimulation.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Introduced by B. F. Skinner.

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