A third-grader feigns illness in order to avoid doing homework. The teacher recommends an educational program that uses a token economy. How should a school nurse explain a token economy to this child's parent?
A. "Your child will receive green tokens for completing homework that can be cashed in for desired rewards."
B. "Your child will receive red tokens when homework is incomplete and this will result in school suspension."
C. "Your child will receive a time out for each homework assignment not completed."
D. "Your child, with your assistance, will envision receiving rewards for completed homework."
ANS: A
In a token economy, tokens are a form of contingency contracting in that tokens immediately reinforce appropriate behavior (completed homework) and are exchanged later for a desired reward.
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