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    Pigeons learned simple verbal behaviors, including tacts and mands, mirroring human language development. This research offers insights into the experimental analysis of behavior and potential language interventions.

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    Area of Science:

    • Behavioral Psychology
    • Experimental Analysis of Behavior
    • Animal Cognition

    Background:

    • Skinner's analysis of verbal behavior provides a framework for understanding language acquisition.
    • Previous research has explored animal models for studying complex behaviors.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To teach pigeons simple analogs of verbal behavior using established experimental procedures.
    • To investigate the acquisition of tacts, mands, and intraverbals in pigeons.
    • To enhance students' understanding of the experimental analysis of behavior.

    Main Methods:

    • Replicated and extended procedures from Michael, Whitley, and Hesse (1983).
    • Utilized a student laboratory setting integrated with a course on the experimental analysis of behavior.
    • Trained 18 pigeons on stimulus-selection-based and topography-based tacts, mands, and intraverbal responses.

    Main Results:

    • Most pigeons acquired simple stimulus-selection-based tacts and 2-3 topography-based tacts.
    • Several pigeons learned to mand for reinforcers.
    • A few pigeons acquired simple intraverbal responses.
    • Students learned core concepts of Skinner's verbal behavior analysis and laboratory skills.

    Conclusions:

    • Pigeons can be trained to exhibit simple analogs of verbal behavior.
    • This research supports the experimental analysis of verbal behavior.
    • Findings suggest potential applications for teaching language to individuals with developmental and speech impairments.