​A Researcher Plans to Implement a Token Economy with a Group

question 35

Multiple Choice

​A researcher plans to implement a token economy with a group of juvenile offenders in a treatment program.What is the first step in planning a token economy?

• A) ​identifying items to use as tokens
• B) ​deciding on the schedule of reinforcement
• C) ​defining the target behavior
• D) ​identifying backup reinforcers

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Definitions:

Rewards

Benefits, compensations, or recognitions provided to individuals or groups in response to their achievements or desired behaviors.

Internal Conflict

A struggle within a person caused by opposing desires, beliefs, or needs, or such conflicts within groups or organizations.

Overwhelmed

A state of feeling unable to cope due to being overloaded with various demands or pressures.

Morale

The overall sentiment, attitude, or satisfaction of people within a group, organization, or team, often influencing performance and collaboration.