SCHIZOPHRENIA : MANAGMENT OF SCHIZO Flashcards
what are token eocnomies
reward systems used to manage behaviour of epple with schiophrenia
toke econ used to maange behaviour of peple with schizophrenia particularly who
developed papterns of maladaptive behaviour throguh spending long periods in psychiatric hopsitlas
explai emonstration/research of toekn economies
ayllon and azrin
trialled toekn econ in ward of women w diagnosis of schizo
everytime pt carrie dout taks e.g making bed - given token embossed with ‘ one gift’
could be swapped for ward privileges e.g being able to watch film
number of taks carried otu increased significantly
why were token econ extensivley used in 60s and 70s
norm for treating schizo was long term hospitalastion
what develops under circumnstances of prolonged hopsitalisation
instiutionaisation
give one outocme of institutionalisation
devleop bad habits e,g cease mantain good hygiene
matson identified 3 behaviorual categories of institutional behaviour commonoly tackled by means of token economeis
personal care
condition related behaviuirs e.g apathy
social behaviou
modifiying behaviours identidied by matson doesnt what …. but it does what
cure schizophrenia
has two makor bendofts
what are the 2 major beenfits
imporves the persons quality of life within hispital setring
normalises behaviour and this makes it easier for people who have spent time in a hospital to adapt back into life in the community
whats involved in token economy
what is the idea for tokens
immediatley given to indiviudals when carrie dout desirable target behaviour
target behaviours are decided on a
individual basis
in terms of tokens being decided on an individual bais why is it important to know the person
to identify the most apropriate targetbehaviour for them
token have no
value in themselves
tokens are sqapped later for
more tangible rewards
