Regarding token economies, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Token economies involve both payment and exchange of tokens in institutional settings.
b. Token economies can result in marked changes in patients' behavior and adjustment.
c. The most effective token economies are those that gradually switch from tokens to social rewards.
d. Token economies often use latent reinforcement in a delayed manner to extinguish undesirable behaviors.
ANSWER: d
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