Relating is an Operant: A Fly Over of 35 Years of RFT Research

Relational Frame Theory (RFT) is the simplest form of operant theory since it claims nothing more than a particular type behavior, arbitrarily applicable derived relational responding, an operant. While simple, its implications are not, and adoption has been slow until recently. RFT was first formally described in 1985 35 years since, hundreds studies have conducted on learning from point view. The present paper briefly summarizes that history examines some key claims. So far, empirical program delineated by held up remarkably well. Future directions will enable comprehensive evaluation importance research program, thorough exploration profound implications.