A __________ is a method of reinforcement that uses a formal written agreement in which the goals for behavioral change, reinforcements, and penalties are clearly stated.

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A contingency contract is a written agreement that outlines specific goals for behavioral change, the reinforcements for achieving those goals, and the penalties for failing to meet them. This method of reinforcement is often used in counseling and therapy settings to help clients make positive changes in their behavior. The other choices (B) transactional analysis, (C) reciprocal inhibition, and (D) token economy are not related to written agreements for behavioral change.

A __________ Is a Method of Reinforcement That Uses a Formal