In an Institution for Delinquent Adolescents, a Behavioral System Has

question 49

Multiple Choice

In an institution for delinquent adolescents, a behavioral system has been implemented in which the adolescents earn points for target behaviors like getting up on time, making beds, and attending class. They are allowed to exchange their earned points for privileges, activities, etc. They are also charged tokens for inappropriate behaviors, such as staying in bed or fighting. This system is called

• A)systematic desensitization.
• B)a vicarious learning model.
• C)a token economy.
• D)a hierarchy of needs.

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