Ms Intendo Just Instituted a Token Economy System with Her

question 24

Multiple Choice

Ms. Intendo just instituted a token economy system with her fourth-grade students. She observes that the students enjoy playing with the tokens. Although she plans on introducing a token-storage system later, why is it a good idea to let her students initially play with the tokens?

• A) because this practice reduces the likelihood that students will bootleg tokens later
• B) because this practice helps to establish tokens as reinforcers
• C) because physical stimulation helps students remain on-task for longer durations of time
• D) because seeing the tokens will make them want them more later

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