The Value of a Token Economy Is That

question 13

Multiple Choice

The value of a token economy is that

• A) students can change the reward system whenever they deem necessary.
• B) the punishment system is flexible and can be administered at any time.
• C) the reward system is rigid; students must accumulate a large number of tokens for a limited number of rewards.
• D) the reward system is flexible; tokens can be cashed in for various rewards of predetermined value.

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