In a Token Economy, ____

question 168

Multiple Choice

In a token economy, ____.

• A) people are rewarded for appropriate behavior with chips or something similar that they can exchange later for a primary reinforcer
• B) money is given in immediate response to behavior that has been clearly identified by those in charge
• C) primary reinforcers, which can be used to earn secondary reinforcers, are given as rewards for appropriate behavior
• D) designated individuals consistently model specific behaviors in a closed institution where modeling of inappropriate behaviors is unlikely

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Definitions:

Priming

A psychological principle whereby exposure to one stimulus influences the response to a subsequent stimulus, without conscious guidance or intention.

Short-Term Memory

A capacity for holding a small amount of information in mind in an active, readily available state for a short period of time.

Implicit Memory

A type of memory that enables us to perform tasks without conscious awareness of previous experiences, such as riding a bike.

Iconic Memory

A type of visual memory that holds an exact copy of what is seen for a very short period of time.