Token economies are reinforcement-based strategies that use points, tokens, and chips as ________ reinforcers.
A)secondary
B)primary
C)negative
D)neutral

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Secondary reinforcers are stimuli that acquire reinforcing properties through their association with primary reinforcers (such as food, water, or shelter). Tokens, points, or chips in token economies do not have inherent reinforcing value, but gain their function as reinforcers through the possibility of exchanging them for primary reinforcers or other valued stimuli (such as praise, privileges, toys, or money). Therefore, they are considered secondary reinforcers.

Token Economies Are Reinforcement-Based Strategies That Use Points, Tokens, and Chips