Token Economies Flashcards
1
Q
Token economy programmes
A
Behavioural therapy
Behavioural modification
Desirable behaviours reinforced
By selective reinforcement
2
Q
Primary Reinforcer
A
Innate reinforcers
Food x warmth
3
Q
Secondary Reinforcer
A
Stimulus (token) reinforces a behaviour
After it’s associated with primary Reinforcer (reward)
4
Q
Institutionalisation
A
Effects of living in hospital for prolonged period
5
Q
Aim of tokens
A
NOT TREAT
Change negative symptoms
Eg low mood, poor attention, social withdrawal
6
Q
How is it based on operant principles
A
Token= reinforcement
Given immediately after producing desired behaviour
E.g making bed or doing social interaction
7
Q
Role of secondary Reinforcers
A
Only have value
As learned they can be used to obtain rewards
