Prior to a Patient's Completion of a Token Economy Program

question 609

Multiple Choice

Prior to a patient's completion of a token economy program, a desirable procedure is to

• A) substitute real-world rewards, such as praise and approval, for tokens.
• B) increase the number of tokens received for desirable behaviors.
• C) withdraw all rewards for desirable behaviors.
• D) rely more heavily on punishment rather than on positive reinforcement.

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