Using the principles of operant conditioning, many inpatient psychiatric facilities use token __________ systems, so patients can earn a token for exhibiting desirable behavior, and later trade that token in for a desired privilege or treat

a. operant
b. reinforcement
c. economy
d. reward

Answer: C

Psychology

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