Token Economy Flashcards
Define token economy
It’s a behavioural therapy where desirable behaviours are encouraged by selective reinforcement
What are the two types of reinforcers of token economy
Primary and secondary reinforcers
What is a primary reinforcer
The privilege
What is a secondary reinforcer?
The token given
What is token economy based upon?
Operant conditioning
When is token economy most effective?
When carried out straight away
Who carried out research into token economy?
Silverstein et al
Dickerson et al
Sultans et al
Explain sultana et al’s research into token economy
Meta-analysis of 110 studies. Token economy had a slight improvement on the mental state of those with negative symptoms.
Explain Dickersons et al’s study into token economy
13 studies which worked best with psychosocial therapy and drugs
Explain Silverstein et al’s study into token economy
Works if it is for a short period of time as it does not lose its effect
