A client at a psychiatric hospital is rewarded for improved grooming habits with coupons he can exchange for special foods or weekend passes. This technique is known as __________.

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The technique described is a token economy, where desired behaviors are rewarded with tokens that can later be exchanged for desired items or privileges. A token economy is a form of positive reinforcement. Modeling is observing and imitating behavior of others, negative reinforcement involves the removal of an unpleasant stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behavior, and systematic desensitization is a form of exposure therapy used to reduce anxiety. None of these other options relate directly to the use of coupons in a token economy.

A Client at a Psychiatric Hospital Is Rewarded for Improved