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Definition of 'mand'

English

Etymology 1

Introduced by B. F. Skinner.

Noun

(en-noun)
  • (psychology) A verbal operant in which the response is reinforced by a characteristic consequence and is therefore under the functional control of relevant conditions of deprivation or aversive stimulation.
  • Verb

    (en-verb)
  • (psychology) To produce a mand (verbal operant).
  • Etymology 2

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • (obsolete) A demand.
  • (Webster 1913) ----

    Similar to 'mand'

    mind, monad, mend, mound, mund, mined, maned, maund, mimed, manid, menid, mimid, moned