Ms. Intendo just instituted a token economy system with her fourth-grade students. She observes that the students enjoy playing with the tokens. Although she plans on introducing a token-storage system later, why is it a good idea to let her students initially play with the tokens?
A) because this practice reduces the likelihood that students will bootleg tokens later
B) because this practice helps to establish tokens as reinforcers
C) because physical stimulation helps students remain on-task for longer durations of time
D) because seeing the tokens will make them want them more later

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Allowing students to play with the tokens initially can help in establishing the tokens as reinforcers. This is because the students start to associate the tokens with positive feelings and enjoyment, making the tokens more desirable and effective as a tool for reinforcement when used in the token economy system.

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