Which criticism has NOT been made about token economy programs in the treatment of the mentally ill?

A) The programs raise legal and ethical concerns.
B) The quality of the improvement is questioned.
C) There is no evidence of improvement as a result of these programs.
D) Some of the studies used to laud the effectiveness of these programs were uncontrolled.

Token Economy Programs

A form of behavior modification that uses tokens as a form of positive reinforcement for desired behaviors, which can be exchanged for rewards.

Legal

Pertaining to the law or the system of rules that are enforced through social or governmental institutions to regulate behavior.

Ethical Concerns

Issues or situations that require a moral decision, often in professional settings or research.