Ronnie, a mentally challenged 45-year-old male, lives in a group home
He receives play money for cleaning his bedroom and other chores that he can later "spend" on group activities around the city, new clothes, or candy. Ronnie's behavior is being directed by a(n) _____ economy.
Fill in the blank with correct word
Answer: token
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