Regarding Token Economies, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 26

Multiple Choice

Regarding token economies, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Token economies involve both payment and exchange of tokens in institutional settings.
• B)Token economies can result in marked changes in patients' behavior and adjustment.
• C)The most effective token economies are those that gradually switch from tokens to social rewards.
• D)Token economies often use latent reinforcement in a delayed manner to extinguish undesirable behaviors.

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Definitions:

Benefit-Cost Perspective

A method of evaluating projects or decisions by comparing the benefits they will generate to the costs required to implement them.

NPV

Net Present Value (NPV) is a financial metric that calculates the difference between the present value of cash inflows and outflows over a period of time.

Present Value

The today's worth of a future sum or cash flows series, based on a predetermined rate of return.

Cash Inflows

Refers to the money coming into a company, typically from operations, investments, and financing activities.