Question

The first step in setting up a token economy is ________.

a. Selecting the target behavior to reinforce

b. Testing one out to see if it will be a good fit for a client

c. Selecting tokens to be used as generalized reinforcers

d. Teaching the client how to use the system

Answer 1

A. Selecting the target behavior to reinforce

Explanation: The purpose ooof the token economy is to strengthen a desirable behavior, so the first step is to select the target desirable behavior you want to strengthen.

Answer 2

A - Selecting the target behavior to reinforce.

Step-by-step explanation:

The purpose of a token economy is to strenghten desirable behaviors that don't occur often and decrease undesirable ones that do. The first step of this method is to target which behavior to reinforce and which one that should be decreased in a treatment enviroment or educational settings, that is, for adults and other for children.