Dr Roth Is Working in a Clinic with Children with Developmental

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Multiple Choice

Dr. Roth is working in a clinic with children with 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 co-operating 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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