DrRoth Is Working in a Clinic with Children with a Developmental

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Multiple Choice

Dr.Roth is working in a clinic with children with a developmental delays and decides to implement a new program to encourage more positive behaviours.Whenever children engage in specific behaviours (such as saying,"Thank you," taking turns with a friend,and cooperating with another child on a project) ,they are rewarded with stickers that can later be turned in for various prizes that they enjoy.Dr.Roth is using which of the following therapeutic techniques?

• A)a token economy
• B)higher order classical conditioning
• C)exposure therapy
• D)negative reinforcement

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