?Sigma Rho Nu synonyms

In the noam framework, I have elected to use the Greek letters for the points of the triangle. I have described them using various other language vehicles. Each point can be explained in a number of ways, or from different terminological systems that roughly mean the same thing. While I have a tendency to ascribe my preferred default words, adopting any one system, such as Contextual Behaviouralism, could lead to a fixity of meaning defined by that system. Rather, I chose abstract Greek letters in an attempt to convey a sense, rather than an exactitude, of meaning, that transcends specific academic fields and avoids restrictive definitions. The three main points on the noam triangle, therefore, have a bunch of fuzzy synonyms (other elements are also likely to do so as well). The following comparison table isn’t meant to be precise, but to raise attention to parallels and the range of meaning invoked. Note also terminologies may clash (ie “benefit” in the COBRA model differs subtly from that in the noam framework, though they are closely related.)

My preference is that of Situation, Reaction and Value (reflecting the Greek letters), but this is not to be taken as canonical; other words might also do. Rather, situation indicates the inclusion of the state and resources of the actor. The “re-” in reaction is in square brackets to indicate optionality, as rho might indeed be a reaction or a novel action (operant) that is not related to the situation. Value is something that is important to the individual that is also salient to the situation – this does not map too well onto contextual behaviouralism, but “reward” is proximal.