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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