Why is it important for clients to earn enough tokens to exchange for back-up reinforcers in the early phases of the token economy?

What will be an ideal response?


It is important to ensure that the individuals earn enough tokens in the early phases of the token economy so that they can exchange them for the backup reinforcers on a regular basis. In this way, the tokens acquire their value as a conditioned reinforcer quickly.

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