GENERIC RESPONSE CLASSES AND RELATIONAL FRAME THEORY: RESPONSE TO HAYES AND BARNES‐HOLMES

摘要: Hayes and Barnes-Holmes (2004) assert that the concept of a topographically unconstrained response class, carries explanatory burden relational frame theory, appeals to no new principles. Operants are properly defined functionally. I argue they have stretched generic class beyond its appropriate limits. Skinner conceived classes as empirically units, mutually interchangeable in quantitative functions. The notion overarching, generalized operants is an uncritical, analogical extension this concept. hold conceptual work theory incomplete, statement principle necessary, even if not new. Finally, distinguish supposed commitment philosophical “mediationism” from valid inquiry about mediating behavior; is, behavior with stimulus products participate control primary interest.