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Token Economies Flashcards

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Token

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A conditioned reinforcer that is given IMMEDIATLY after a behavior and is later exchanged for backup reinforcers
- ex: poker chips, stamps, checkmarks, fake $, etc.

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Backup Reinforcers

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Known reinforcers that are given in exchange for tokens

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Token Economy

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  • Focused on changing GROUP behaviors
  • Complex system that manages consequences of behaviors
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How to Deliver Tokens

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  • Immediately deliver after target behavior
  • Deliver along with PRAISE
  • Give bonus rewards for high level preformance
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How to Phase Out Token Economies

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  • THIN schedule of reinforcement
  • Decrease number of tokens
  • Increase number of tokens needed for backup reinforcers
  • Delay Reinforcement (Increase time between tokens & rewards)
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Barriers to Adopting Token Economies in Institutional Settings

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  • Staff resistance (due to higher workload)
  • Costs of backup reinforcers
  • Ethical/Legal concerns
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PSYCH 282 BEHAVOIR MODIFICATION (14 decks)

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