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Tokens as Secondary Reinforcers
Tokens are a type of secondary reinforcer used in behavior modification. Like stickers or praise, they have no inherent value but acquire reinforcing qualities because they can be accumulated and later exchanged for meaningful rewards and privileges.
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Tokens as Secondary Reinforcers
A researcher is training a rat in a special cage. Each time the rat presses a lever, a light flashes, and then a food pellet is delivered. After many trials, the researcher observes that the rat will continue to press the lever for a short time if only the light flashes, even without the food pellet. Based on this learned behavior, how is the flashing light functioning in this experiment?
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Token Economy
A classroom teacher implements a system where students receive a paper coupon for every homework assignment they turn in on time. After collecting five coupons, a student can trade them in for 15 minutes of free time on a tablet. Why are the paper coupons effective in encouraging students to complete their homework?