Question 1

Which type of reinforcement schedule is used when a token economy is started?&#10;A)CRF&#10;B)intermittent&#10;C)fixed ratio&#10;D)fixed interval

Accepted Answer

A token economy typically starts with a continuous reinforcement schedule (CRF) to establish the behavior, before possibly transitioning to an intermittent schedule for maintenance.

Question 2

Which of the following would not be a good item to use as a token in a token economy with elementary students?&#10;A)pennies&#10;B)hole punches in a card made with a uniquely shaped hole punch&#10;C)smiley face stickers&#10;D)all of these

Accepted Answer

Pennies may not be suitable for a token economy with elementary students due to safety concerns (choking hazard) and the potential for misuse as actual currency. Hole punches in a card and smiley face stickers are safer, non-monetary tokens that can effectively represent earned rewards.

Question 3

What should a change agent do each time he or she delivers a token?&#10;A)nothing,just deliver the token&#10;B)remind the client to keep engaging in the correct behavior&#10;C)provide praise&#10;D)all of these

Accepted Answer

Providing praise reinforces the positive behavior and encourages the client to continue engaging in it.

Question 4

What is true regarding the use of response cost in a token economy?&#10;A)response cost is always used&#10;B)response cost is not always used but when it is,the token economy starts with response cost&#10;C)response cost is not always used but when it is,the token economy gets established and then response cost is added&#10;D)response cost is not used in a token economy

Accepted Answer

Response cost is a technique used in token economies where individuals lose tokens for displaying undesirable behaviors. It is not always implemented from the start but can be introduced after the token economy system is established to further shape behavior.

Question 5

In a token economy,a _______________ must be something tangible that can be delivered after each instance of the desirable behavior.&#10;A)reinforcer&#10;B)back-up reinforcer&#10;C)token&#10;D)contract

Accepted Answer

In a token economy, tokens are given as a reward for exhibiting desirable behavior, which can later be exchanged for a backup reinforcer (such as snack or privilege). Therefore, a token must be something tangible that can be delivered after each instance of the desirable behavior. Reinforcer, backup reinforcer, and contract are not the same as tokens, so they are not the correct choice.

Question 6

Which of the following is an advantage of a token economy?&#10;A)it facilitates immediate reinforcement&#10;B)a token economy is highly structured&#10;C)tokens are easy to dispense and accumulate&#10;D)all of these

Accepted Answer

All of the options listed are advantages of a token economy. A token economy facilitates immediate reinforcement by allowing tokens to be given and received quickly. It is highly structured, which provides clear expectations and guidelines for the participants. Additionally, tokens are easy to dispense and accumulate, which makes it a practical system for a variety of contexts.

Question 7

_______________ is a reinforcement system in which conditioned reinforcers are delivered for desirable behaviors and later exchanged for back up reinforcers&#10;A)behavioral contract&#10;B)token economy&#10;C)structured reinforcement plan&#10;D)response cost

Accepted Answer

A token economy is a reinforcement system in which individuals receive tokens (conditioned reinforcers) for desirable behaviors, which they can later exchange for backup reinforcers (such as snacks or privileges). This type of system is often used in settings such as schools or treatment centers to encourage and maintain positive behaviors. A behavioral contract is a written agreement outlining specific behavioral goals and consequences, a structured reinforcement plan is a system of providing reinforcement for desirable behaviors, and response cost involves removing previously earned rewards for undesirable behaviors. While these may be components of a larger behavior management plan that includes a token economy, they are not the same as a token economy.

Deck 22: The Token Economy