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

question 187

Multiple Choice

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

• A)gradually 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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Definitions:

Complements

Goods and services that are used together, where the consumption of one enhances the use or value of the other.

Demand

Demand refers to consumers' desire and willingness to purchase a good or service at a specific price level.

Labor

The deployment of human intellectual and bodily efforts towards the creation of products and services.

Price Capital

The cost of acquiring assets used for production, such as machinery or buildings, often referred to as investment in capital goods.