Question

Jim was placed in a juvenile home after several run-ins with the law, including shoplifting, truancy, and burglary. At the juvenile home, Jim was informed that he could earn special privileges with good behavior. Positive behaviors, such as cleaning his room or helping with maintenance at the facility, were rewarded with points. The points could be redeemed for privileges, such as snacks, access to recreational opportunities, or extra time to watch television.
The juvenile home is using:

a) rational-emotive therapy.
b) counterconditioning.
c) a token economy.
d) virtual reality.

Answer 1

Answer:

A token economy

Explanation:

A token economy is a type of positive reinforcement. It is given to the students to improve their score in the study. It is also given to children to change their behavior. The token economy is a very famous reinforcement that is provided to the juvenile to change their behavior and they can behave in a desired manner. It is used to strengthen behavior and to increase its frequency.  

Thus when Jim is placed in a juvenile home after running several times from home. In the juvenile home, Jim was providing a token economy so that he can change his behavior and can behave in a desired manner.