Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Therapeutic Approaches

Question:
Token economy is a technique in behavior therapy that involves which of the following?
Options:
Using positive reinforcement for desired behaviors
Exposing the client to fear-provoking stimuli
Teaching the client relaxation techniques
Applying aversive conditioning to eliminate undesirable behaviors
Correct Answer:
Using positive reinforcement for desired behaviors
Explanation:
Token economy is a technique where individuals with behavioral problems receive tokens as rewards for desired behaviors. These tokens can then be exchanged for rewards or privileges, reinforcing the occurrence of desired behaviors.