learning (operant conditioning) theory

Question 1

how is operant conditioning linked to token economies

Answer 1

institution makes list of desirable behaviours
when offender behaves that way they get a token
tokens can be exchanged for rewards
good behaviour is now more likely to happen

Question 2

is token economy effective

Answer 2

shows an improvement but once it stops good behaviour tends to disappear
however offenders return to crime more slowly than those who have not undergone the programme

Question 3

is token economy effective
Fo and O’Donnell

Answer 3

found buddy system in which adult volunteers reinforced socially acceptable behaviour to young offender

improved behaviour of serious offenders but less effective for non serious young offenders

Question 4

is token economy effective
Allyon and Milan

Answer 4

suggests it works short term but don’t last after criminals leave prison