Echoic
In Plain Language
Repeating a heard vocal sound or word under the control of that sound.
ABA Definition
A vocal verbal operant controlled by a vocal verbal stimulus with point-to-point correspondence and formal similarity, typically maintained by generalized conditioned reinforcement.
Everyday Example
You repeat a newly heard name to check its pronunciation.
ABA Example
An instructor says a sound and a learner repeats a matching vocal sound during teaching.
How It May Be Used
Not every repetition should be assumed to have the same function or to require correction.