In (a) _____ patients are rewarded when they behave acceptably and are not rewarded when they behave unacceptably.

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The concept of rewarding patients for acceptable behavior and not rewarding them for unacceptable behavior is known as a token economy. This involves using tokens that can be exchanged for rewards as a means of reinforcing positive behaviors in patients. This technique is often used in psychiatric facilities and is a common form of behavior modification therapy. The other options (A, B, and C) do not specifically involve the use of a token economy.

In (A) _____ Patients Are Rewarded When They Behave Acceptably