token economies (pack 3 OC) Flashcards
1
Q
define token economy
A
a treatment method that provides secondary reinforcement for a desirable behaviour that can be saved up or exchanged for a primary reinforcer
2
Q
what is the aim of token economies?
A
encourage desired behaviour through a reward system, and reduce undesired behaviour through withdrawal of rewards or privileges
3
Q
what are the tokens used in such economies
A
secondary reinforcers that can be exchanged for primary reinforcers
4
Q
what does it mean for the behaviour if the more tokens received the better the reward
A
means through selective reinforcement, some desirable behaviours are encouraged whist others are extinguished
5
Q
where have token economies been implemented
A
schools and prisons
