In a behavior modification program at the local school, children were given "good behavior" slips that could be exchanged for candy or toys at the end of the week. Which of the following would be a FALSE statement regarding this type of reinforcement?
A)The "good behavior" slips would be considered token reinforcers.
B)The "good behavior" slips would be considered secondary reinforcers.
C)The "good behavior" slips will lose their reinforcing value more quickly than primary reinforcers.
D)The students can exchange their "good behavior" slips at the end of the week for primary reinforcers.

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The "good behavior" slips are examples of token or secondary reinforcers, which do not inherently satisfy a basic biological need but can be exchanged for primary reinforcers, such as food or toys. They do not necessarily lose their reinforcing value more quickly than primary reinforcers; this depends on how they are used within the reinforcement program.

In a Behavior Modification Program at the Local School, Children