The Status of Rule-Governed Behavior as Pliance, Tracking and Augmenting within Relational Frame Theory: Middle-Level Rather than Technical Terms

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Colin Harte ◽  
Dermot Barnes-Holmes
Keyword(s):  
Relational Frame Theory ◽  
Middle Level ◽  
Frame Theory ◽  
Relational Frame ◽  
The Status ◽  
Technical Terms ◽  
Rule Governed Behavior

scholarly journals A Systematic Review of Pliance, Tracking, and Augmenting

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (5) ◽  
pp. 683-707 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ama Kissi ◽  
Sean Hughes ◽  
Gaëtan Mertens ◽  
Dermot Barnes-Holmes ◽  
Jan De Houwer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Experimental Research ◽  
Experimental Analysis ◽  
Relational Frame Theory ◽  
Frame Theory ◽  
Experimental Analysis Of Behavior ◽  
Relational Frame ◽  
Functional Classes ◽  
Experimental Analyses ◽  
Rule Governed Behavior

Within relational frame theory, a distinction has been made between three types of rule-governed behavior known as pliance, tracking, and augmenting. This review examined whether there is support for the concepts of pliance, tracking, and augmenting in the experimental analysis of behavior; whether these concepts refer to distinct functional classes of behavior; and how these concepts have been operationalized in experimental (behavioral-analytic) research. Given that the concepts of pliance, tracking, and augmenting were first defined by Zettle and Hayes, we confined our review to studies published in or after 1982. Our results indicate that (a) experimental research investigating pliance, tracking, and/or augmenting is extremely limited; (b) it is difficult to determine the extent to which the concepts of pliance, tracking, and augmenting allow for relatively precise experimental analyses of distinct functional classes of behavior; and (c) pliance and tracking have been operationalized by using a limited set of procedures.

scholarly journals Evaluating the evidence base for relational frame theory: A citation analysis

2010 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 97-117 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simon Dymond ◽  
Richard J. May ◽  
Anita Munnelly ◽  
Alice E. Hoon
Keyword(s):  
Citation Analysis ◽  
Relational Frame Theory ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Frame Theory ◽  
Relational Frame

scholarly journals Function over Form

2015 ◽  
pp. 162-182 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anthony G. O'Reilly ◽  
Bryan Roche ◽  
Aoife Cartwright
Keyword(s):  
Relational Frame Theory ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Implicit Attitudes ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Functional Approach ◽  
Frame Theory ◽  
Widespread Adoption ◽  
Relational Frame ◽  
The Social ◽  
Theoretical Assumptions

Research surrounding the construct of “implicit attitudes” and the various methodologies for measuring that construct is currently founded on the social cognitive paradigm. However, no robust and agreed upon theoretical framework has emerged from this paradigm, despite the widespread adoption of implicit testing methodologies and their associated theoretical assumptions. The current chapter outlines a functional approach to implicit testing, describing research stemming from Relational Frame Theory that was developed in parallel with the emergence of the IAT, and arguing for the benefits of connecting these two strands of research to improve the understanding of attitude behaviors and create better understood implicit testing methodologies. The chapter concludes with descriptions of two examples of such methodologies: the IRAP and the FAST.

scholarly journals Relating is an Operant: A Fly Over of 35 Years of RFT Research

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven C. Hayes ◽  
Stu Law ◽  
Kian Assemi ◽  
Neal Falletta-Cowden ◽  
Melia Shamblin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Relational Frame Theory ◽  
Comprehensive Evaluation ◽  
Relational Learning ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Frame Theory ◽  
Paper Briefly ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Relational Responding ◽  
Relational Frame ◽  
Type Of Behavior

Relational Frame Theory (RFT) is the simplest form of operant theory since it claims nothing more than a particular type of behavior, arbitrarily applicable derived relational responding, is an operant. While the theory is simple, its implications are not, and adoption has been slow until recently. RFT was first formally described in 1985 and in the 35 years since, hundreds of studies have been conducted on relational learning from an operant point of view. The present paper briefly summarizes that history and examines some of its key claims. So far, the empirical program delineated by RFT has held up remarkably well. Future directions are delineated that will enable a more comprehensive evaluation of the importance of the RFT research program, and a more thorough exploration of its profound implications.

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