Token Economy Flashcards
1
Q
How it works
A
Tokens are paired with rewarding stimuli
Patient engages in target behaviour and reduces inappropriate behaviour.
Patient is given tokens for engaging in target behaviours
Patient trades these tokens for access to desirable items.
2
Q
Reinforcers
A
Primary reinforcer- derivable item.
Secondary reinforcer- token
3
Q
Who identified three categories of institutional behaviour tackled by token economy?
A
MATSON- personal care, condition related behaviour and social behaviour.
4
Q
AO3
A
- not effective long term.
- ethical issues
- Chiang art therapy,
- Comer- lack of control when testing.
5
Q
Less useful for patients in the community
A
- only successful in in hospital settings, difficult to administer in community, removal of association of positive behaviour, cause relapse.
6
Q
Ethical issues
A
There is professional power imbalance, already having a tough time, basic human rights taken away.
7
Q
Chiang
A
Art therapy alternative, pleasurable experience and follows NICE guidelines.
