Tact
In Plain Language
Labeling or commenting on something experienced in the environment.
ABA Definition
A verbal operant evoked by a nonverbal stimulus and maintained by generalized conditioned reinforcement.
Everyday Example
You see a rainbow and say “rainbow” to a friend, who responds.
ABA Example
A learner labels a dog in a picture through speech or AAC and receives social acknowledgment.
How It May Be Used
Naming an item and requesting it have different controlling variables even if the word is identical.