The 1970s experiment in which behavioral (or social learning) principles were applied to a traditional inpatient environment in the form of a token economy resulted in

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The use of a token economy in the 1970s resulted in more patients able to be discharged. This is because the token economy provided positive reinforcement for desired behaviors, leading to an increase in those behaviors and ultimately allowing patients to meet the criteria for discharge more quickly.

The 1970s Experiment in Which Behavioral (Or Social Learning) Principles