Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) — Question 6

Tokens are generally referred to as:

Answer options

• A. Conditioned reinforcers
• B. Generalized conditioned reinforcers
• C. Negative reinforcers
• D. SDs

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, as tokens serve as conditioned reinforcers that can be exchanged for other rewards. Option B is incorrect because while tokens can be generalized, they are primarily classified as conditioned reinforcers. Option C is not accurate since negative reinforcers involve the removal of an unpleasant stimulus, and option D refers to discriminative stimuli, which is unrelated to the concept of tokens.