In an Institution for Delinquent Adolescents, a Behavioral System Has

question 107

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, and so on. They are also charged tokens for inappropriate behaviors, such as staying in bed late or fighting. This system is an example of

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

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Definitions:

Conditioned Response

The learned response to the conditioned stimulus that occurs after conditioned stimulus-unconditioned stimulus pairing.

Voluntary Behavior

Actions that are performed consciously and intentionally by an individual, as opposed to reflexes or automatic responses.

Reflex

An automatic, involuntary reaction to a specific stimulus that does not require conscious thought.

Habit

A regular behavior or routine that is repeated often and tends to occur subconsciously.