Autoclitic behavior refers to:

Correct option is A

Autoclitic behavior is a concept introduced by B.F. Skinner in his book Verbal Behavior (1957). It refers to a secondary verbal behavior that modifies the meaning of primary verbal responses. It plays a crucial role in forming a grammatical framework for verbal behavior, as it provides additional context, clarification, and emphasis to speech.

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1. Types of Autoclitic Behavior:
   1. Descriptive autoclitics: Indicate the speaker’s level of certainty (e.g., "I guess").
   2. Qualifying autoclitics: Modify intensity or correctness (e.g., "very").
   3. Relational autoclitics: Connect words grammatically (e.g., "is," "not").
2. Role in Language Development: Children acquire autoclitic behavior gradually as they develop complex verbal skills.
3. Distinction from Other Verbal Behaviors: Unlike mands (requests) or tacts (labeling), autoclitics modify other verbal responses rather than serving as independent statements.