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April Starr
on Oct 10, 2024
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When a token economy was instituted in a psychiatric hospital:
A) there was a dramatic increase in appropriate patient behaviors.
B) patient behavior improved but only when staff was watching.
C) initial patient improvements were quickly lost when the novelty wore off.
D) there was no improvement until real money was substituted for the tokens.
Token Economy
A behavior modification system based on the systematic reinforcement of target behavior through the distribution and exchange of tokens that can be exchanged for desired incentives.
- Comprehend the principle and outcomes associated with employing a token economy in modifying behavior.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the principle and outcomes associated with employing a token economy in modifying behavior.