RFT Flashcards

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RFT suggests that the symbolic nature of language allows for _______. Words do not have _______

A

arbitrary relationships between words and their referents

inherent meaning; their meanings are assigned through relational responding

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RFT emphasizes the role of _______

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rule-governed behavior, where individuals follow instructions or rules rather than relying solely on direct experience

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3
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RFT proposes that individuals can derive new _______

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relationships between stimuli without direct training through processes such as analogy, metaphor, and perspective-taking

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Relational frames

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patterns of responding based on the relationships between stimuli

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5
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Understanding is fundamentally about grasping _______

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relationships—seeing how one thing connects to another. When you compare two things, you extract meaning by identifying their similarities, their differences, and how they interact within a broader framework.

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Let’s take a simple example: hot and cold. You can’t truly understand what _______

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“hot” means unless you have some concept of “cold.” The two define each other by contrast. The same applies to concepts like success and failure, good and evil, order and chaos. Each gains meaning because of the other.

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But comparison isn’t just about _______

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opposites. It’s also about analogy-seeing how seemingly unrelated things share a structure. For example, understanding how a tree grows can illuminate human development: both require proper nourishment, stability, and time to flourish.

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