A behavior analyst is doing some staff training in a facility. The first step is to have the staff read a "How To" manual. The behavior analyst notices that after reading the manual, staff seem to be doing some things specified in the readings, such as giving praise after adaptive behavior. This is an example of.

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The staff reading the manual and then implementing the specified behaviors is an example of rule-governed behavior. The manual outlined specific rules for behavior and the staff followed those rules, indicating they were guided by verbal rules rather than environmental contingencies.

A Behavior Analyst Is Doing Some Staff Training in a Facility