For each cart of books that Spencer reshelves in the prison library,he receives a chip.He is allowed to collect chips and then trade them in for candy,extra recreation time,or visitation time.The prison uses a token economy,which is a method of
A) variable reinforcement.
B) continuous reinforcement.
C) positive punishment.
D) behavior modification.

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The prison's use of a token economy, specifically rewarding Spencer with chips that he can later trade in for other privileges, is an example of behavior modification. Behavior modification is the process of reinforcing desired behaviors and punishing undesired behaviors in order to change and shape behavior. The other options - A, B, and C - do not accurately describe the method being used in this scenario.

For Each Cart of Books That Spencer Reshelves in the Prison