noun
mand; verbal operant
Technical term in behavior analysis (psychology). A mand is a verbal operant under the control of motivating operations, often a request or demand. Contrast with タクト (tact).
See also: タクト
行動分析学では、要求を表す言語行動を「マンド」と呼ぶ。
In behavior analysis, verbal behavior that expresses a request is called a 'mand'.
マンドは、話し手の欲求や動機づけによって制御される。
A mand is controlled by the speaker's wants or motivation.