Question

In an institution for delinquent adolescents, a behavioral system has been implemented in which the adolescents earn points for target behaviors like getting up on time, making beds, and attending class. They are allowed to exchange their earned points for privileges, activities, etc. They are also charged tokens for inappropriate behaviors, such as staying in bed or fighting. This system is called__________.
A. systematic desensitization; gradual exposure.
B. time out; extinction.
C. a token economy; reinforcement.
D. primary reinforcement; non-reward

Answer 1

Answer:

A token economy, reinforcement

Explanation:

A token economy is the most effective technique that is very fastest and very advanced these days. This technique is used to change the behavior of children. The token is collected by children whole day and change this token in the bigger reward like favorite video game etc. There is a different type of token that could be happened such as stickers for preschool children.  

Learning happened with reinforcement or punishment. Reinforcement can be positive or negative. But the reinforcement increase the likelihood of the behavior.  

Thus in the above question, the token economy and the reinforcement have been used by the institution to change the inappropriate behavior of an adolescent.