In an institution for delinquent adolescents, a behavioral system has been implemented in which the adolescents earn points for privilege, activities etc. they are also charged tokens for inappropriate behaviors such as staying in bed or fighting. this system is called

a behavioral system that  has been implemented in which the adolescents earn points for privilege is called: Token economy

By giving rewards every time a person conduct a 'correct' behavior, the people in that group would most likely repeat the actions that somehow provide positive benefit for them. The purpose of a token economy is to encourage the members of the group to conduct the behaviors that are seen as 'desirable' by the people that manage the group.

answer; the values, beliefs, and assumptions about appropriate behavior that members of an organization share;

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