Ellen, a mentally retarded adult, has just received a "token." Based on this information, it is most reasonable to assume that Ellen ________.
A) just received praise from a co-worker or family member
B) literally has received a token that can be traded for some good or privilege
C) is homeless, has been begging for money, and received a special coin to use for the bus
D) has successfully just completed a therapy program

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In behavior therapy, a token is a symbol that represents a reward or reinforcement for specific desired behaviors. Given that Ellen is a mentally retarded adult, it is reasonable to assume that she may be participating in a behavior therapy program that uses tokens as a system of positive reinforcement. Therefore, option B is the most likely choice.

Ellen, a Mentally Retarded Adult, Has Just Received a "Token