Connie's children earn gold stars during the week for good behavior and completing their chores. If they earn enough gold stars, they are allowed on Sunday to choose one item out of a "grab bag" of small prizes. Connie is using which of the following with her children?
A)primary reinforcers
B)token reinforcers
C)bribes
D)response costs

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Token reinforcers are used in this scenario because the gold stars act as tokens that the children can exchange for a reward (a prize from the grab bag) once they accumulate enough. This is a classic example of a token economy, where tokens are earned for specific behaviors and later exchanged for desired items or privileges.

Connie's Children Earn Gold Stars During the Week for Good