The behavior of chronically schizophrenic individuals living in psychiatric institutions has been successfully modified through the use of ______.

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The use of token economy has been successful in modifying the behavior of chronically schizophrenic individuals living in psychiatric institutions. Token economy is a behavior modification program that uses tokens or secondary reinforcers to reward appropriate behaviors, which can then be exchanged for primary reinforcers such as food, privileges, or social activities. This approach helps individuals to learn appropriate behaviors and helps staff to manage disruptive behavior in institutional settings. Reality therapy, negative reinforcement, and systematic desensitization are not typically used to modify the behavior of chronically schizophrenic individuals in institutional settings.

The Behavior of Chronically Schizophrenic Individuals Living in Psychiatric Institutions