Behavior theory has been used in psychiatric hospital settings to control and develop the behavior of patients through a system of applied rewards. This system has been called
A) reinforcement economy.
B) desensitization with psychotics.
C) token economy.
D) counter conditioning.

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The system of applied rewards used in psychiatric hospital settings to control and develop patient behavior is called a token economy. Patients receive tokens for displaying desirable behaviors, which can be exchanged for rewards. This is a form of operant conditioning within behavior theory. Option A is incorrect because "reinforcement economy" is not a commonly used term in behavior theory or psychiatric hospital settings. Option B is incorrect because desensitization typically refers to the gradual exposure to anxiety-inducing stimuli, and it is not typically paired with psychotics. Option D is incorrect because counter conditioning involves changing the association between a stimulus and an unwanted response, and it is not typically used in a reward-based system like a token economy.

Behavior Theory Has Been Used in Psychiatric Hospital Settings to Control