After observing an increase in behavior following the contingent presentation of tokens, the most scientifically-sound procedure for determining the effectiveness of tokens as reinforcers is? A) removal of tokens from the environment B) noncontingent presentation of the tokens C) nondirective psychotherapy

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Noncontingent presentation of the tokens would allow for the assessment of the effectiveness of the tokens as reinforcers by providing them independently of the behavior, thus determining if the behavior changes in the absence of the contingent relationship.

After Observing an Increase in Behavior Following the contingent presentation