Behaviour modification

Question 1

Behaviour modification

Answer 1

a behavioural therapy which uses operant conditioning techniques to encourage positive behaviours.

Question 2

Token economy

Answer 2

is a form of behaviour modification which is sometimes used by the criminal justice system.

Question 3

How do token economies work?

Answer 3

uses positive reinforcement in the form of secondary reinforcers (tokens) which are accrued when a person displays desirable behaviours. Tokens can then be exchanged for primary reinforcers

Question 4

What is the advantage of behaviour modification?

Answer 4

Token economy is easy to administer

Question 5

What are the disadvantages of token economy?

Answer 5

• Doesn’t work if staff are inconsistent
• Only effective in a controlled environment
• Unethical
• Only deals with surface level behaviours