B. F. Skinner Foundation

Dialogues on Verbal Behavior

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David C. Palmer, PhD, and David Roth provide chapter-by-chapter in-depth analysis of B. F. Skinner's classic, VERBAL BEHAVIOR.

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B. F. Skinner Foundation

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Arts

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Latest episode

Dec 23, 2025

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Episodes

The Behavior of the Listener. Part 2 23.12.2025

David Roth and Dave Palmer wrap up Season II of the podcast by continuing the discussion on Skinner's paper "The Behavior of the Listener".

The Behavior of the Listener. Part 1 17.12.2025

David Roth and Dave Palmer discuss the third article added to the Extended Edition of Verbal Behavior, The Behavior of the Listener".

The Evolution of Verbal Behavior. Part 2. 10.12.2025

In the second part of their discussion on Skinner's paper Evolution of Verbal Behavior , David Roth and Dave Palmer continue to talk about natural selection and selection by reinforcement.

The Evolution of Verbal Behavior. Part 1. 03.12.2025

In this episode David Roth asks Dave Palmer to provide listeners with an introduction to Skinner's paper Evolution of Verbal Behavior by going deeper into the topic of variation and selection.

On "Having" a Poem. Part II. 26.11.2025

Dave Palmer and David Roth continue their conversation on Skinner's On "Having" a Poem and provide additional responses to Noam Chomsky's appraisal of Skinner's Verbal Behavior .

On "Having" a Poem. Part I. 19.11.2025

In Season 2, David Roth and Dave Palmer discuss supplemental material added to the Extended Edition of Verbal Behavior . In the first episode, David and Dave discuss a paper On "Having" a Poem and dive into Skinner's understanding of the creative process. The episode features Skinner's voice from the recording of the talk On "Having" a Poem .

Chapter 19: Thinking 31.12.2024

Dave Palmer and David Roth wrap up their conversation on Skinner's Verbal Behavior with a discussion of Chapter 19, Thinking , Two Personal Epilogues , and Appendix: The Verbal Community . Dave and David will be back soon in Season 2, with dialogues on the additional material found in the Extended Edition of Verbal Behavior , recently published by the B. F. Skinner Foundation.

Chapter 18: Logical and Scientific Verbal Behavior 24.12.2024

Dave Palmer and David Roth discuss Chapter 18 of B. F. Skinner's Verbal Behavior , Logical and Scientific Verbal Behavior.

Chapter 17: Self-Strengthening of Verbal Behavior 18.12.2024

Dave Palmer and David Roth discuss Chapter 17 of Verbal Behavior, Self-Strengthening of Verbal Behavior and analyze how speakers manipulate their own behavior .

Chapter 16: Special Conditions of Self-Editing 11.12.2024

Dave Palmer and David Roth discuss Chapter 16 of B. F. Skinner's Verbal Behavior , Special Conditions of Self-Editing.

Chapter 15: Self-Editing 04.12.2024

Dave Palmer and David Roth move on to Part V of Verbal Behavior , The Production of Verbal Behavior . Chapter 15, Self-Editing is discussed.

Chapter 14: Composition and Its Effects 27.11.2024

Dave Palmer and David Roth discuss Chapter 14 of Verbal Behavior, Composition and Its Effects .

Chapter 13: Grammar and Syntax as Autoclitic Process 20.11.2024

Dave Palmer and David Roth analyze Chapter 13 of Verbal Behavior , Grammar and Syntax as Autoclitic Process .

Chapter 12: The Autoclitic 13.11.2024

In this episode, Dave Palmer and David Roth start the conversation on Part IV of the Verbal Behavior , The Manipulation of Verbal Behavior . Chapter 12, The Autoclitic , is discussed.

Chapter 11: New Combinations of Fragmentary Reponses 06.11.2024

Dave Palmer and David Roth wrap up the discussion on Chapter 11 of Verbal Behavior , New Combinations of Fragmentary Responses .

Chapter 10: Supplementary Stimulation 30.10.2024

David Palmer and Dave Roth discuss Chapter 10 of Skinner's Verbal Behavior , Supplementary Stimulation .

Chapter 9: Multiple Causation 23.10.2024

Co-hosts start a discussion on Part III of Verbal Behavior , Multiple Variables . Chapter 9, Multiple Causation, is analyzed.

Chapter 8: The Verbal Operant as a Unit of Analysis 16.10.2024

Dave Palmer and David Roth wrap up their discussion on Part II of Verbal Behavior , Controlling Variables , by addressing the issues raised in Chapter 8, The Verbal Operant as a Unit of Analysis .

Chapter 7: The Audience 09.10.2024

Dave Palmer and David Roth talk about Chapter 7 of Verbal Behavior , The Audience.

Chapter 6: Special Conditions Affecting Stimulus Control 02.10.2024

Dave Palmer and David Roth discuss Chapter 6 of Verbal Behavior , Special Conditions Affecting Stimulus Control.

Chapter 5: The Tact 25.09.2024

Dave Palmer and David Roth move on to Chapter 5 of Verbal Behavior, The Tact.

Chapter 4: Verbal Behavior Under the Control of Verbal Stimuli 18.09.2024

Chapter 4, Verbal Behavior Under the Control of Verbal Stimuli , is analyzed.

Chapter 3: The Mand 18.09.2024

Discussion moves to Part II of the book, Controlling Variables . Dave Palmer and David Roth talk about Chapter 3, The Mand .

Chapter 2: General Problems 18.09.2024

Dave Palmer and David Roth wrap up the conversation on Part I of Verbal Behavior, A Program . Chapter 2, General Problems , is discussed.

Chapter 1: A Functional Analysis of Verbal Behavior 18.09.2024

Dave Palmer and David Roth provide introductions to the book, Verbal Behavior, talk about why it has been written, and discuss Chapter 1.

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