Question

In the 1970s, Gordon Paul and Robert Lentz set up a(n) ________ system at a mental health center in Illinois. It was used to reward patients for appropriate behaviors and fine patients for disruptive or inappropriate actions. It was among the first to demonstrate that patients with schizophrenia could learn appropriate skills needed to live independently.
a. Applied Behavior Studies
b. Person-centered therapy
c. Token economy
d. Contingency contracting

Answer 1

Answer:

c. Token economy

Explanation:

Token economy: In psychology, the term token economy s defined as a reward system that is being used by the psychotherapists and psychologists to modify a particular or it is being used in various behavior modification programs.

The token economy includes the process of providing different tangible rewards to the clients, for example, food, tokens, or stickers to gain positive behaviors. Token economy enforces a desirable behavior.

In the question above, the statement signifies the use of the token economy.