The behavior of clients with chronic schizophrenia living in psychiatric institutions has been successfully modified through the use of __________

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Token economy has been shown to be effective in modifying the behavior of clients with chronic schizophrenia living in psychiatric institutions. This involves giving tokens or rewards for desired behavior, which can then be exchanged for tangible rewards or privileges. It is a form of positive reinforcement and has been used to increase compliance with medication, improve personal hygiene, and promote socially acceptable behavior. Both reality therapy and systematic desensitization are therapy techniques that may be used in treating schizophrenia, but they are not specifically targeted at modifying behavior. Negative reinforcement involves the removal of something aversive, and it is not often used in psychiatric institutions as it may reinforce negative behavior.

The Behavior of Clients with Chronic Schizophrenia Living in Psychiatric