Which Statement About Token Economies Is NOT Supported by Research

question 201

Multiple Choice

Which statement about token economies is NOT supported by research?

• A) Many studies of effectiveness do not include a control group, confounding the treatment with attention.
• B) Although token economy programs can change patients' delusional statements, they may not be changing delusional thoughts.
• C) Token economy programs do not change the behavior of the most severely ill patients.
• D) It is difficult for patients to make the transition from a token economy program to the community.

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