A researcher plans to implement a token economy with a group of juvenile offenders in a treatment program. What is the first step in planning a token economy?

a. identifying items to use as tokens
b. deciding on the schedule of reinforcement
c. defining the target behavior
d. identifying backup reinforcers


c

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Which term applies to a severe eating disorder in which individuals refuse to eat, while denying that their behavior and appearance are out of the ordinary?

A. bulimia B. obesity C. malnutrition D. anorexia nervosa

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What is the job of a dendrite?

a. to send signals to other neurons b. to receive signals from other neurons c. to synthesize neurotransmitters d. to control metabolic functions e. to generate action potentials

Psychology

A present mental image that directs your actions to bring about a desired outcome in the future is called _______.

a. a phantasm b. a goal c. wish fulfillment d. a sensation

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One group may only provide one major type of benefit to members.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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