Conceptual Definition: Verbal social behaviours that increase the likelihood of a positive social response.
Operational Definition: Positive verbal social interaction is scored when the child:
a) compliments others
b) asks peer for toy or play object
c) engages in conversation with peer
Example: “I like your drawing” directed at the child drawing at the table, “May I please use that crayon after you” directed to the child using the crayon, one child talks to the other child about their favorite animals
Coding Conventions: “Give me that bear” directed to the child playing with the bear (not scored); interrupts peer when speaking (not scored); child yells at peer (not scored)