Verbal Behavior Special Interest Group

Verbal Behavior Special Interest Group A 501(c)(3) organization and ABAI affiliated special interest group (SIG) dedicated to the behavior analytic approach to verbal behavior (VB). Skinner. Enjoy!

We welcome all students, researchers, practitioners, and VB enthusiasts to like our page and join our SIG. Thank you for visiting the official page of the Verbal Behavior Special Interest Group (VB SIG)! Verbal behavior may be conceptualized as language from a behavior analytic perspective. The VB SIG supports the study of verbal behavior as defined by B.F. This particular perspective de

fines verbal behavior as behavior that is reinforced through social mediation (Skinner, 1957). From this perspective, verbal behavior is examined and organized according to the environmental variables that influence it. The VB SIG is a proud representative of the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI). It endeavors to provide institutional, financial, and scholarly support to those interested in studying verbal behavior. The VB SIG Council

📅 SAVE THE DATE! The VB SIG Speaker Series on Generative Learning starts with Dr. Mark Sundberg!Join us on Friday, Octob...
09/04/2026

📅 SAVE THE DATE! The VB SIG Speaker Series on Generative Learning starts with Dr. Mark Sundberg!

Join us on Friday, October 2, 2026, from 12:00–2:00 PM CDT for "Beyond Mands, Tacts, and Intraverbals: A Call for the Application of Skinner's (1957) Autoclitic Relation."

Hosted on Behavior Live. CEU information and the registration link will be sent to VB SIG members via e-mail, so keep an eye on your inbox!

It's not too late to join our student group! Link to apply here: https://forms.gle/vtsbv1JY4i9nmapj8Applicants need to b...
08/30/2026

It's not too late to join our student group! Link to apply here: https://forms.gle/vtsbv1JY4i9nmapj8

Applicants need to be an active VB-SIG member ($12 annual membership).

The student group holds monthly meetings on the last Monday of each month at 6PM (EST). First meeting is tomorrow (8/31)! Hope to meet you there!

08/30/2026

📢 Registration is open for the Fall Skinner Session 2026: Verbal Behavior In Action!

Join us October 23 for an afternoon exploring Skinner's analysis of verbal behavior — from the stage, from the archives, and from the clinic floor.

🎤 Sage Against The Machine: Using Skinner's Verbal Behavior to Infuse Sustainability Through Spoken Word Poetry
Andre Anderson, BCBA — 20 years a behavior analyst, and a poet even longer.

🎧 Revelations from the Skinner Tapes
David Palmer, Ph.D. & David Roth, M.A., BCBA — Newly discovered recordings of Skinner's 1967 seminar reveal a side of him many never saw: patient, egalitarian, and surprisingly funny. Excerpts included!

🗣️ Skinner's Analysis of Verbal Behavior in Action Across Clinical Settings (Panel)
Emily Kerwin, Ph.D., BCBA-D leads a five-person panel with Marietta Hemming, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA(MN), LABA(MA); Gina Tirri, M.S. Ed., BCBA; Troy Fry, M.S., BCBA; and Toni Rose Agana, Ph.D., BCBA-D — honest stories from practice, plus advice for early career BCBAs. 🌱

📅 October 23 | 1:00–5:30 PM ET
🎓 1.5 BACB® ETH | 3.0 BACB® LRN
🎟️ Early bird registration is just $60: https://behaviorlive.com/conferences/SkinnerSession2026/registration

Apply to join our student group! Link to apply here: https://forms.gle/vtsbv1JY4i9nmapj8Applicants need to be an active ...
08/17/2026

Apply to join our student group! Link to apply here: https://forms.gle/vtsbv1JY4i9nmapj8

Applicants need to be an active VB-SIG member ($12 annual membership).

The student group holds monthly meetings on the last Monday of each month at 6PM (EST). Hope to meet you there! 🎓

The VB SIG On-Demand Catalog is now live! As a membership benefit, VB SIG members can receive 20% off all on-demand webi...
08/10/2026

The VB SIG On-Demand Catalog is now live! As a membership benefit, VB SIG members can receive 20% off all on-demand webinars. Check your email for a coupon code.

You can access the catalog here: https://abacnj.com/vb-sig-on-demand-catalog

Join us for the 2026 VB SIG Speaker Series! This fall, learn from leading experts in verbal behavior as they share insig...
06/09/2026

Join us for the 2026 VB SIG Speaker Series! This fall, learn from leading experts in verbal behavior as they share insights on generative learning, curriculum development, multiple control, and autoclitics. Watch this space for the exact dates for each presentation. We hope to see you there!

Congratulations to Dr. Willow Hozella, recipient of the VB SIG Clinical Supervisor in Verbal Behavior Award! 🎉Your commi...
05/28/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Willow Hozella, recipient of the VB SIG Clinical Supervisor in Verbal Behavior Award! 🎉Your commitment to mentorship and advancing the science and practice of verbal behavior continues to make a meaningful impact on your supervisees and the individuals they serve. We are proud to recognize your contributions and dedication to the field. 💙

Congratulations to the recipients of the John Mabry Research Grant and the John Mabry Student Travel Grant! 🎉 Your dedic...
05/27/2026

Congratulations to the recipients of the John Mabry Research Grant and the John Mabry Student Travel Grant! 🎉 Your dedication and impactful work continue to advance the field, and we’re proud to support your contributions and future success. 👏

Congratulations to our Student Grant Competition and Student Paper Competition award winners! 🎉 Your hard work, innovati...
05/26/2026

Congratulations to our Student Grant Competition and Student Paper Competition award winners! 🎉 Your hard work, innovation, and contributions to the study of verbal behavior continue to inspire our field. We’re excited to celebrate your achievements and the impact of your work! ✨

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