What is an example of a token economy that a grade-four teacher might use for her students?
A) giving candy for a job well done
B) giving a detention for bad behaviour
C) giving a candy after 10 stars are acquired on homework papers
D) giving extra recess for staying quiet through lunch hour

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Giving a candy after 10 stars are acquired on homework papers is an example of a token economy where students earn tokens (stars) for completing tasks (homework) and can exchange them for a reward (candy). This reinforces positive behavior and motivates students to work towards a goal. Option A is a simple reward system with no token economy while option B is a punishment system. Option D is a reward system but not based on a token economy.

What Is an Example of a Token Economy That a Grade-Four