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Table 3

Definitions of functional communication coding categories with examples

Code category	Example
1. Reference to present objects (RPO)	(1) “This game is browser-based.“
(1) declaring attributes of objects or (2) nonverbal behaviors	(2) showing or pointing to an object
2. Agree, acknowledge (AGR) – responding to another's communication by agreeing, acknowledging, or disagreeing	“Yes, we need to check marketing research results.”
3. Command/attention call (CAL) – communications that specifically serve to get another's attention	(1) “Look here, Anna.” or
	(2) a shoulder tap
4. Response (RES) – respond to questions asked by the communication partner	- Person A: “Are innovators first or second priority?”
	- Person B: “They're first.”
5. Behavior request (REQ) – commands, demands, or requests that call for action	“Put that phone down.”
	“Would you go to ask the teacher?”
6. Reference to self (RTS) – declare one's own actions, thoughts, or feelings	“I'm designing a new product now.”
7. Reference to other (RTO) – declare the actions, thoughts, or feelings of another person	“You're running a factory simulation.”
8. Register approval (APP) – approve or encourage another or another's actions	“Wow, Mark, that's smart!”
9. Register disapproval (DAP) – disapprove or criticize another or another's actions	“I don't like it when you interrupt.”
10. Questions (QST) – requests for information or confirmation of another's action	“How much is marketing research?”
	“Is this alright?”
11. Teach, instruct (INS) – communications that specifically function to demonstrate or instruct	(1) “See, it goes like this.” or (2) “See.” as action is demonstrated
12. Reference to absent objects, events, persons (RAO) – any message that concerns objects, persons, or events not present in the room	“It's sunny and warm in Greece now.”

Code category	Example
1. Reference to present objects (RPO)	(1) “This game is browser-based.“
(1) declaring attributes of objects or (2) nonverbal behaviors	(2) showing or pointing to an object
2. Agree, acknowledge (AGR) – responding to another's communication by agreeing, acknowledging, or disagreeing	“Yes, we need to check marketing research results.”
3. Command/attention call (CAL) – communications that specifically serve to get another's attention	(1) “Look here, Anna.” or
	(2) a shoulder tap
4. Response (RES) – respond to questions asked by the communication partner	- Person A: “Are innovators first or second priority?”
	- Person B: “They're first.”
5. Behavior request (REQ) – commands, demands, or requests that call for action	“Put that phone down.”
	“Would you go to ask the teacher?”
6. Reference to self (RTS) – declare one's own actions, thoughts, or feelings	“I'm designing a new product now.”
7. Reference to other (RTO) – declare the actions, thoughts, or feelings of another person	“You're running a factory simulation.”
8. Register approval (APP) – approve or encourage another or another's actions	“Wow, Mark, that's smart!”
9. Register disapproval (DAP) – disapprove or criticize another or another's actions	“I don't like it when you interrupt.”
10. Questions (QST) – requests for information or confirmation of another's action	“How much is marketing research?”
	“Is this alright?”
11. Teach, instruct (INS) – communications that specifically function to demonstrate or instruct	(1) “See, it goes like this.” or (2) “See.” as action is demonstrated
12. Reference to absent objects, events, persons (RAO) – any message that concerns objects, persons, or events not present in the room	“It's sunny and warm in Greece now.”

Source(s): Own elaboration