Stimulus Control as an Instance or an Inference: Commentary on Remarks by Murray Sidman

Throughout the day we encounter situations where we either ask someone to react to what we say or we react to what other people say or to icons on our computer, etc. These are all instances where a single stimulus requires a single act followed by an immediate consequence. Usually one can judge on the spot whether or not the stimulus controls the behavior. Sometimes a failure to react promptly or correctly to a single stimulus can have serious consequences.