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The following paper describes Lowenkron’s model of joint (stimulus) control. Joint control is described as a means of accounting for performances, especially generalized performances, for which a history of contingency control does not provide an adequate account. Examples are provided to illustrate instances in which joint control may facilitate performance of a task.
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Word-object bi-directional symmetry refers to the observation that children may be trained to either tact objects or to find objects given their name and once one of these relations is taught, the other may emerge without training. Elaborate
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This paper is based on a presentation given at the 29th annual convention of the Behavior Analysis Association of Michigan. Thanks to Barry Lowenkron for helpful comments on an earlier draft of this manuscript.
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Sidener, D.W. Joint Control for Dummies: An Elaboration of Lowenkron’s Model of Joint (Stimulus) Control. Analysis Verbal Behav 22, 119–122 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03393033
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