Which of the following is true of a token economy?
A) People in such a program must know in advance what is going to be reinforced.
B) They are programs that reduce socially undesirable behaviour by punishing it with tokens.
C) Tokens are reinforcing intrinsically, and do not need to be used or exchanged after being given.
D) Token economies are only effective when used on children.

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A key component of a token economy is that people must know in advance what behaviors will be reinforced with tokens. Without this knowledge, the system would lack consistency and reliability in terms of encouraging desirable behaviors.

Answer: C
 Tokens in a token economy are typically not valuable in and of themselves; rather, they serve as a symbol or indicator of a desired behavior. Therefore, they are not reinforcing intrinsically and must be exchanged or used to have any real value in the system.

Answer: None of the options apply for this choice
 The statement that token economies are only effective when used on children is not accurate. Token economies have been used effectively with individuals of all ages and across a range of settings. Additionally, option B is incorrect as token economies focus on rewarding desirable behavior, rather than punishing undesirable behavior.

Which of the Following Is True of a Token Economy