Behaviors modified in a token economy:

a. usually revert to their original state when tokens are no longer provided.
b. never revert to their original state.
c. remain modified to some degree, even outside the institution.
d. become resistant to partial reinforcement.


ANS: A
FEEDBACK: In a token economy, reinforcement must be continued if the desired behavior changes are to persist. When tokens are no longer provided, reinforced behaviors usually revert to their original state.

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