Rule-Governed vs. Contingency-Shaped

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What is rule-governed behavior?

Behavior controlled by a verbal statement describing a contingency.

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What is contingency-shaped behavior?

Behavior acquired through direct experience with the consequences of behavior.

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What is the main difference between rule-governed and contingency-shaped behavior?

Rule-governed behavior is learned through verbal descriptions of contingencies; contingency-shaped behavior is learned through direct contact with contingencies.

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Which can be learned more quickly: rules or contingency-shaped behavior?

Rules can often be learned more quickly than behavior shaped by direct experience with contingencies.