Sequelic
Sequelic Control (i.e., Conversing)
The sequelic is a form of intraverbal behavior that does not resemble the source of control. For instance, upon hearing Fire! the speaker may shout Call 911! To assess sequelic control, ensure the target item is not present, and that access to it is not restricted. A thematic prompt, but not the name of the item, is stated by the assessor.
Objective: To assess the extent to which non-imitative verbal stimuli control the speaker’s verbal behavior.
Materials: Alternate activity that does not involve referent objects.
Method: Discrete Trial Training
Intertrial Interval: 20 to 30-sec
R/O: tact, mand, and echoic function
Environmental Relations:
✗ - Restricted Access ✗ - Object Present ✓ - Fill-in-the-blank ✗ - Imitative Stimulus
Reinforcer:
✗ - Object ✓ - Generalized
Procedures:
Ensure referent objects are removed from the assessment area.
Engage the participant in alternate activity with token reinforcement.
Provide fill-in-the-blank frame.
Reinforce responding
Referent object (FR-1)
or
Attending (VR-2)
Resume alternate activity.