Asked by Deziree Davis on May 26, 2024
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Proponents of behavior modification have suggested that institutionalized patients can be weaned from ________ by shifting them to other rewards common to life outside an institution.
A) transference
B) a token economy
C) the therapeutic alliance
D) free association
Behavior Modification
The use of empirical and experimental methods to change or modify human behavior through various techniques and interventions based on principles of learning.
Token Economy
A behavioral modification technique based on systematic reinforcement using tokens that can be exchanged for desired items or privileges.
Institutionalized Patients
Individuals who are living in an institution such as a hospital or prison, especially for long periods, due to mental illness, criminal behavior, or other reasons.
- Identify and explain behavior modification techniques and their applications.
- Grasp the concept of a token economy and operant conditioning as applied in therapeutic settings.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify and explain behavior modification techniques and their applications.
- Grasp the concept of a token economy and operant conditioning as applied in therapeutic settings.
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