Which drawback of a token economy is less of a concern when used to control behavior in a prison?
A. Token economies often lead to rapid extinction when the reward is not presented.
B. The gap between behavior and eventual primary reinforcers can be bridged.
C. This method allows for immediate reinforcement of desired behavior.
D. Token economies are effective when trying to control the behavior of entire groups.
Answer: A
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