In Mr.Medeiros's classroom, students are given play money each time they turn in an assignment; they receive additional amounts of money if the assignment is turned in on time and if it is done correctly.At the end of each week, students can use their play money to purchase special privileges free time, special privileges, etc.).Mr. Medeiros's approach can best be characterized as:
A)Intermittent reinforcement
B)A group contingency
C)A token economy
D)A contingency contract

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Mr. Medeiros's approach is based on a token economy, where students receive play money as a reinforcer for desirable behavior (turning in assignments on time and doing them correctly) and can exchange it for rewards. This is a form of operant conditioning and is often used in classrooms to promote positive behavior.

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