Every time Alice cleans her room properly and makes the bed, she receives a marble. When she accumulates 100 marbles, she can get the new video game she wants. What type of behavioral program are Alice's parents using?

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Alice's parents are using a token economy, in which Alice receives marbles (tokens) for exhibiting the desired behavior of cleaning her room properly and making the bed. Once she accumulates 100 marbles (tokens), she can exchange them for the new video game she wants. This is a form of positive reinforcement, as the desired behavior is being rewarded with a tangible item.

Every Time Alice Cleans Her Room Properly and Makes the Bed