After engaging in more positive social interactions,psychiatric patients are given plastic chips that can be exchanged later for rewards and privileges.Which term best reflects this approach?
A)self-reinforcement systems.
B)token economies.
C)verbal reinforcements.
D)reinforcement exchanges.

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The approach described is a token economy, which involves giving tangible rewards (in this case, plastic chips) that can be exchanged for privileges or incentives. This technique is often used in psychiatric settings to reinforce positive behaviors and encourage patients to engage in therapeutic activities. The other choices are not as applicable in this specific scenario – self-reinforcement systems involve individuals rewarding themselves for positive behaviors, verbal reinforcements use language to positively reinforce behavior, and reinforcement exchanges is not a commonly used term in behavioral psychology.

After Engaging in More Positive Social Interactions,psychiatric Patients Are Given