The 1970s experiment in which behavioral (or social learning) principles were applied to a traditional inpatient environment in the form of a token economy resulted in

A. more patients able to be discharged.
B. fewer patients able to be discharged.
C. more patients recovering from schizophrenia.
D. fewer patients recovering from schizophrenia.


Answer: A

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