The behavior of clients with chronic schizophrenia living in psychiatric institutions has been successfully modified through the use of __________

a) reality therapy.
b) negative reinforcement.
c) token economy.
d) systematic desensitization.


c Explanation: Token economy has been successful in modifying the behavior of sufferers
of chronic schizophrenia.

Psychology

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