What term refers to tangible items or activities available to be exchanged for tokens in a token economy?

What term refers to tangible items or activities available to be exchanged for tokens in a token economy?

• A. TOKEN ECONOMY
• B. BACKUP REINFORCERS
• C. UNCONDITIONED REINFORCER
• D. CONDITIONED REINFORCER

Answer: (B)

In a token economy, the tangible items or activities that can be exchanged for tokens are called backup reinforcers. Tokens function as conditioned reinforcers that you earn for showing the target behavior, and they can be exchanged for these backup reinforcers, which are the actual rewards like snacks, privileges, or activities. The backup reinforcers are the things waiting behind the tokens, providing the motivation to earn more tokens. This distinguishes them from the token itself (a conditioned reinforcer) and from the overall system (the token economy) or from primary, unconditioned reinforcers (directly rewarding outcomes). So, the tangible rewards available for exchange are the backup reinforcers.

In a token economy, the tangible items or activities that can be exchanged for tokens are called backup reinforcers. Tokens function as conditioned reinforcers that you earn for showing the target behavior, and they can be exchanged for these backup reinforcers, which are the actual rewards like snacks, privileges, or activities. The backup reinforcers are the things waiting behind the tokens, providing the motivation to earn more tokens. This distinguishes them from the token itself (a conditioned reinforcer) and from the overall system (the token economy) or from primary, unconditioned reinforcers (directly rewarding outcomes). So, the tangible rewards available for exchange are the backup reinforcers.