One problem with token economies is that
A) subjects tend to demand escalating rewards.
B) behaviours tend to be permanently altered, and sometimes this is not desirable if they are specific to the situation.
C) learned behaviour generally stops once the tokens are discontinued.
D) they tend to work in mild situations, but rarely are effective in difficult situations like prisons or special needs classrooms.

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Token economies rely on the use of tokens as a reward for desired behaviour. However, once the tokens are discontinued, the learned behaviour tends to stop. This limits the long-term effectiveness of token economies.

One Problem with Token Economies Is That