Token economies sometimes are used by behavioral psychologists to exact behavior change.From a motivational perspective,tokens can be classified as _____ rewards;from a behavioral perspective,tokens are _____ reinforcers.

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From a motivational perspective, tokens are extrinsic rewards as they are external to the individual and provided by an external source. From a behavioral perspective, tokens are secondary reinforcers as they gain their reinforcing properties through their association with primary reinforcers (such as food, water, or praise). Therefore, the best choice is D, extrinsic and secondary.

Token Economies Sometimes Are Used by Behavioral Psychologists to Exact