A token economy is descriptive of what Skinner believed the country had become in his time

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


ANS: F
FEEDBACK: A token economy is a behavior-modification technique in which tokens, which can be exchanged for valued objects or privileges, are awarded for desirable behaviors. Behavior modification is a form of therapy that applies the principles of reinforcement to bring about desired behavioral changes.

Psychology

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d. diagnostic differences are rarely due to actual cultural differences

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In contrast to low self-esteem people, when faced with failure, people with high self-esteem typically work just as hard as they do after successes

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A. Cataplexy B. Neuroimaging C. Imagery rehearsal D. Cognitive-behavioral therapy

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