Tim suffers from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). His teachers and parents reward him with stars for desirable behaviours. The more stars he receives, the greater the reward he can get. This is known as ________.

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This scenario describes a token economy, where desired behaviors are rewarded with tokens (in this case, stars) that can be exchanged for a greater reward. This system is often used with individuals who have ADHD or other behavioral disorders to provide more immediate feedback and reinforcement for positive behaviors. A is incorrect as there is no indication that the economy is broken, C is not a commonly used term, and D is not specific enough to this scenario.

Tim Suffers from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)