Which of the Following Is True of Token Economies

question 152

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of token economies?

• A)Token economies work best when conditioning behaviour over short periods of time.
• B)Token economies work effectively when transferring behaviours learned in an institutional setting to the outside world.
• C)Token economies have proven to be ineffective when used with those suffering from mental illness.
• D)Token economies have proven to be effective in conditioning behaviour in hospitals, group homes, and juvenile detention centres.

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