Tact is a verbal operant in which the speaker identifies or names objects, actions, or events that they are directly experiencing through their senses. Tacts are typically reinforced through social interactions, such as praise or acknowledgment, after the correct identification of the item or action.
Example
A child sees a dog and says, “Dog!” This is a tact because the child is labeling something they see directly, and the behavior is likely reinforced by the parent’s response, such as “Yes, that’s a dog!”