Which term is described as a system in which tokens are earned for desired behavior and used as reinforcement?

Which term is described as a system in which tokens are earned for desired behavior and used as reinforcement?

• A. Token economy
• B. Genogram
• C. Card sort
• D. Androgyny

Answer: (A)

A token economy is a behavior modification system in which individuals earn tokens for showing targeted behaviors and can exchange those tokens for backup reinforcers. The tokens act as secondary reinforcers that can be given immediately after the desired behavior, which helps strengthen the behavior by creating a clear, tangible link between the action and its reward. This setup supports consistent, observable reinforcement and makes it easier to track progress, shape new behaviors, and gradually fade the tokens as the desired behaviors become established. In practice, you define observable target behaviors, decide on the tokens, set a clear exchange system with appealing rewards, deliver tokens reliably after the behavior occurs, and monitor and adjust as needed. The other terms describe different concepts: a genogram is a family tree diagram used in counseling to map relationships and medical history; a card sort is a cognitive activity used to assess how someone categorizes information; androgyny refers to a mix or balance of masculine and feminine traits, not a reinforcement system.

A token economy is a behavior modification system in which individuals earn tokens for showing targeted behaviors and can exchange those tokens for backup reinforcers. The tokens act as secondary reinforcers that can be given immediately after the desired behavior, which helps strengthen the behavior by creating a clear, tangible link between the action and its reward. This setup supports consistent, observable reinforcement and makes it easier to track progress, shape new behaviors, and gradually fade the tokens as the desired behaviors become established. In practice, you define observable target behaviors, decide on the tokens, set a clear exchange system with appealing rewards, deliver tokens reliably after the behavior occurs, and monitor and adjust as needed.

The other terms describe different concepts: a genogram is a family tree diagram used in counseling to map relationships and medical history; a card sort is a cognitive activity used to assess how someone categorizes information; androgyny refers to a mix or balance of masculine and feminine traits, not a reinforcement system.