Verbal behavior is subject to stimulus control because the likelihood of that response occurring is based on the circumstances surrounding that response and the past consequences surrounding the learning history of this individual.10. How is the generative nature of language, talking about talking, and talking about the future addressed from the perspective of verbal behavior?The generative nature of language, talking about talking, and talking about the future is addressed from the perspective of verbal behavior via meta-instructions. Meta-utterances are verbal behaviors that are more likely in the presence of certain stimuli than other verbal behavior. Talking about the future approached from the point of view of verbal behavior is done knowing that the requirement of past historical reinforcement allows futuristic discourse even if it has not yet taken place.11. How can meaning be conceptualized from the perspective of verbal behavior? Meaning can be conceptualized from a verbal behavior perspective by thinking about meaning in terms of verbal behaviors. Ultimately, the statement has a purpose and a sequel