Alexander Is a Child with Down Syndrome Who Is Being

question 199

Multiple Choice

Alexander is a child with Down Syndrome who is being taught to solve puzzles. Every time he solves a puzzle, he is given a poker chip. When he collects 10 poker chips, they can be traded in for a snack. Alexander's teacher is using something similar to

• A) aversive conditioning.
• B) transference.
• C) modelling.
• D) a token economy.

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