​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:

Homogeneous Product

A product that is identical in all aspects from all producers, making it indistinguishable among suppliers.

Labor Force Participation

The ratio of the labor force to the total working-age population, indicating the percentage of people working or seeking work.

Professions

Occupations that require specialized education, training, and skills, often associated with professional licensure.

Earnings Ratio

A ratio that compares different types of earnings or income, often used for analyses like gender wage gaps or industry comparisons.