Question

Shay is a nursery school teacher who works with two and three year old children. Because she knows this is the time when most children become potty trained, she uses a technique in her classroom that encourages this behavior. Every child gets a sticker chart that the child helps to make. Shay tells the children that they will get a sticker on their chart EACH TIME they successfully use the bathroom. Whenever a child gets ten stickers, the child receives a small prize. What technique is Shay using?

Answer 1

Answer: Token economy

Explanation:

Token economy is defined as system in which tokens are used as reinforcers for systematic reinforcement of expected behavior.In this system, good behavior is rewarded with tokens or symbols that is exchanged with other desired reinforcers.

According to the question, Shay is using token economy by rewarding children with stickers whenever they perform bathroom habit correctly and then if any student receives tens sticker, he/she will be rewarded with a prize as exchange of desired token.