Question 1

​Token economies always use a response cost procedure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

​Which of the following is true concerning the use of response cost in a token economy?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​it should be implemented at the beginning of the program 
B)  ​clients should not be aware of the number of tokens lost for undesirable behavior 
C)  ​it involves the loss of tokens for engaging in undesirable behavior 
D)  ​the number of tokens lost should not depend on the severity of the problem 
A)  ​it should be implemented at the beginning of the program 
B)  ​clients should not be aware of the number of tokens lost for undesirable behavior 
C)  ​it involves the loss of tokens for engaging in undesirable behavior 
D)  ​the number of tokens lost should not depend on the severity of the problem

Question 3

​Why would you not want to use money (e.g. ,quarters)as tokens in a token economy for juvenile delinquents in a residential treatment program?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​they may not know the value of money 
B)  ​theft may become a problem 
C)  ​counterfeiting may become a problem 
D)  ​they might lose it easily 
A)  ​they may not know the value of money 
B)  ​theft may become a problem 
C)  ​counterfeiting may become a problem 
D)  ​they might lose it easily

Question 4

​In a token economy,a token is delivered to an individual immediately ____________ occurs.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​before the problem behavior 
B)  ​after the problem behavior 
C)  ​before the desirable behavior 
D)  ​after the desirable behavior 
A)  ​before the problem behavior 
B)  ​after the problem behavior 
C)  ​before the desirable behavior 
D)  ​after the desirable behavior

Question 5

​Clients may accumulate tokens but not keep them in their possession.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

​A behavioral definition of the desirable behavior is important in a token economy for all of the following reasons except:

Accepted Answer

A)  ​individuals will know what is expected of them 
B)  ​the desirable behavior can be assigned a label 
C)  ​change agents can reliably deliver the tokens 
D)  ​the occurrence of the desirable behavior can be recorded 
A)  ​individuals will know what is expected of them 
B)  ​the desirable behavior can be assigned a label 
C)  ​change agents can reliably deliver the tokens 
D)  ​the occurrence of the desirable behavior can be recorded

Question 7

​When a response cost procedure is included,it should be introduced after the token economy has been in place for a period of time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

​In a token economy,tokens may be taken away following a problem behavior to decrease the behavior.This is a called a(n)________________ procedure.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ​In a token economy,tokens may be taken...

Question 9

​A wide variety of back-up reinforcers is best to use in a token economy because:

Accepted Answer

A)  ​satiation is more likely to occur 
B)  ​satiation is less likely to occur 
C)  ​it is more likely that there will be something that is reinforcing for everybody in the program 
D)  ​B and C 
A)  ​satiation is more likely to occur 
B)  ​satiation is less likely to occur 
C)  ​it is more likely that there will be something that is reinforcing for everybody in the program 
D)  ​B and C

Question 10

​A response cost component might be implemented in a token economy if:

Accepted Answer

A)  ​undesirable behaviors do not compete with desirable behaviors 
B)  ​the problem behaviors are not socially significant 
C)  ​the change agent can get the tokens back 
D)  ​there are no competing behaviors 
A)  ​undesirable behaviors do not compete with desirable behaviors 
B)  ​the problem behaviors are not socially significant 
C)  ​the change agent can get the tokens back 
D)  ​there are no competing behaviors

Question 11

​A __________________ is a behavior modification procedure in which conditioned reinforcers called tokens are used to strengthen desirable behaviors in individuals.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ​A __________________ is a behavior modification procedure...

Question 12

A teacher wants to increase the academic performance of the students in her class.The children receive stickers each time they complete an academic task,and when they have accumulated a certain number of stickers they can exchange them for 15 minutes of playing computer games.This program that uses conditioned reinforcers to strengthen a desirable behavior is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  ​differential reinforcement 
B)  ​respondent conditioning 
C)  ​behavioral skills training 
D)  ​a token economy 
A)  ​differential reinforcement 
B)  ​respondent conditioning 
C)  ​behavioral skills training 
D)  ​a token economy

Question 13

​Why wouldn't the use of pencils in a school setting be an acceptable item for a token?

Accepted Answer

Because the tokens s

Question 14

Provide 3 examples of items that can be used as tokens.________________​

Accepted Answer

stickers,p

Question 15

​A researcher plans to implement a token economy with a group of juvenile offenders in a treatment program.What is the first step in planning a token economy?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​identifying items to use as tokens 
B)  ​deciding on the schedule of reinforcement 
C)  ​defining the target behavior 
D)  ​identifying backup reinforcers 
A)  ​identifying items to use as tokens 
B)  ​deciding on the schedule of reinforcement 
C)  ​defining the target behavior 
D)  ​identifying backup reinforcers

Question 16

​In a token economy,a token should be delivered immediately after the occurrence of ____________________.

Accepted Answer

​desirable

Question 17

​A conditioned reinforcer that is used in a token economy to increase desirable behavior is referred to as a(an):

Accepted Answer

A)  ​backup reinforcer 
B)  ​establishing operation 
C)  ​token 
D)  primary reinforcer 
A)  ​backup reinforcer 
B)  ​establishing operation 
C)  ​token 
D)  primary reinforcer

Question 18

​Which of the following is NOT true concerning the use of praise in a token economy?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​praise is a natural conditioned reinforcer for most people 
B)  ​praise is faded once the desirable behavior begins to occur regularly 
C)  ​praise is continued after the use of tokens has been discontinued 
D)  ​praise will become more potent when paired with tokens 
A)  ​praise is a natural conditioned reinforcer for most people 
B)  ​praise is faded once the desirable behavior begins to occur regularly 
C)  ​praise is continued after the use of tokens has been discontinued 
D)  ​praise will become more potent when paired with tokens

Question 19

​Which of the following is true concerning the use of praise in a token economy?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​praise is a not natural conditioned reinforcer for most people 
B)  ​praise is faded once the desirable behavior begins to occur regularly 
C)  ​praise is continued after the use of tokens has been discontinued 
D)  ​praise will become more potent if it is only occasionally paired with tokens 
A)  ​praise is a not natural conditioned reinforcer for most people 
B)  ​praise is faded once the desirable behavior begins to occur regularly 
C)  ​praise is continued after the use of tokens has been discontinued 
D)  ​praise will become more potent if it is only occasionally paired with tokens

Question 20

​Which of the following components is NOT always used in a token economy?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​implementing response cost 
B)  ​determining the reinforcement schedule 
C)  ​establishing the token exchange rate 
D)  ​identifying backup reinforcers 
A)  ​implementing response cost 
B)  ​determining the reinforcement schedule 
C)  ​establishing the token exchange rate 
D)  ​identifying backup reinforcers

Exam 22: A: The Token Economy

​Token economies always use a response cost procedure.

​Which of the following is true concerning the use of response cost in a token economy?

​Why would you not want to use money (e.g. ,quarters)as tokens in a token economy for juvenile delinquents in a residential treatment program?

​In a token economy,a token is delivered to an individual immediately ____________ occurs.

​Clients may accumulate tokens but not keep them in their possession.

​A behavioral definition of the desirable behavior is important in a token economy for all of the following reasons except:

​When a response cost procedure is included,it should be introduced after the token economy has been in place for a period of time.

​In a token economy,tokens may be taken away following a problem behavior to decrease the behavior.This is a called a(n)________________ procedure.

​A wide variety of back-up reinforcers is best to use in a token economy because:

​A response cost component might be implemented in a token economy if:

​A __________________ is a behavior modification procedure in which conditioned reinforcers called tokens are used to strengthen desirable behaviors in individuals.

​Why wouldn't the use of pencils in a school setting be an acceptable item for a token?

Provide 3 examples of items that can be used as tokens.________________​

​A researcher plans to implement a token economy with a group of juvenile offenders in a treatment program.What is the first step in planning a token economy?

​In a token economy,a token should be delivered immediately after the occurrence of ____________________.

​A conditioned reinforcer that is used in a token economy to increase desirable behavior is referred to as a(an):

​Which of the following is NOT true concerning the use of praise in a token economy?

​Which of the following is true concerning the use of praise in a token economy?

​Which of the following components is NOT always used in a token economy?

Introduction to Behavior Modification

A: Introduction to Behavior Modification

Observing and Recording Behavior

A: Observing and Recording Behavior

Graphing Behavior and Measuring Change

A: Graphing Behavior and Measuring Change

Reinforcement

A: Reinforcement

Extinction

A: Extinction

Punishment

A: Punishment

Stimulus Control: Discrimination and Generalization

A: Stimulus Control: Discrimination and Generalization

Respondent Conditioning

A: Respondent Conditioning

Shaping

A: Shaping

Prompting and Transfer of Stimulus Control

A: Prompting and Transfer of Stimulus Control

Chaining

A: Chaining

Behavioral Skills Training Procedures

A: Behavioral Skills Training Procedures

Understanding Problem Behaviors Through Functioning Assessments

A: Understanding Problem Behaviors Through Functioning Assessments

Applying Extinction

A: Applying Extinction

Differential Reinforcement

A: Differential Reinforcement

Antecedent Control Procedures

A: Antecedent Control Procedures

Using Punishment: Time-Out and Response Cost

A: Using Punishment: Time-Out and Response Cost

Positive Punishment Procedures and the Ethics of Punishment

A: Positive Punishment Procedures and the Ethics of Punishment

Promoting Generalization

A: Promoting Generalization

Self-Management

A: Self-Management

Habit Reversal Procedures

A: Habit Reversal Procedures

The Token Economy

Behavioral Contracts

A: Behavioral Contracts

Fear and Anxiety Reduction Procedures

A: Fear and Anxiety Reduction Procedures

Cognitive Behavior Modifications

A: Cognitive Behavior Modifications

Filters

Token economies always use a response cost procedure.

Which of the following is true concerning the use of response cost in a token economy?

Why would you not want to use money (e.g. ,quarters)as tokens in a token economy for juvenile delinquents in a residential treatment program?

In a token economy,a token is delivered to an individual immediately ____________ occurs.

Clients may accumulate tokens but not keep them in their possession.

A behavioral definition of the desirable behavior is important in a token economy for all of the following reasons except:

When a response cost procedure is included,it should be introduced after the token economy has been in place for a period of time.

In a token economy,tokens may be taken away following a problem behavior to decrease the behavior.This is a called a(n)________________ procedure.

A wide variety of back-up reinforcers is best to use in a token economy because:

A response cost component might be implemented in a token economy if:

A __________________ is a behavior modification procedure in which conditioned reinforcers called tokens are used to strengthen desirable behaviors in individuals.

Why wouldn't the use of pencils in a school setting be an acceptable item for a token?

Provide 3 examples of items that can be used as tokens.________________

A researcher plans to implement a token economy with a group of juvenile offenders in a treatment program.What is the first step in planning a token economy?

In a token economy,a token should be delivered immediately after the occurrence of ____________________.

A conditioned reinforcer that is used in a token economy to increase desirable behavior is referred to as a(an):

Which of the following is NOT true concerning the use of praise in a token economy?

Which of the following is true concerning the use of praise in a token economy?

Which of the following components is NOT always used in a token economy?