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Mukil Raj Kannan
on Dec 08, 2024
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Jerry is a resident in a psychiatric ward. When he makes his bed, brushes his teeth, and sweeps the floor, he gets a plastic chip. He can exchange the plastic chips he has earned for extra privileges, such as additional TV time. This example illustrates the basic features of:
A) a token economy.
B) milieu therapy.
C) social therapy.
D) a behavioral contract.
Token Economy
A behavior modification method often used in therapeutic settings, where desired behaviors are rewarded with tokens that can be exchanged for various rewards.
Psychiatric Ward
A specialized hospital or section of a hospital providing care and treatment for people with mental illness.
- Acquire knowledge on the essential aspects of a token economy and its behavioral effects.
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DR
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on the essential aspects of a token economy and its behavioral effects.