Token Economy AO1

Question 1

What is token economy?

Answer 1

A form of behavioural management that aims to increase desireable behaviour through the use of tokens

Question 2

What are the features of Token Economy behaviours?

Answer 2

• positive behaviour is rewarded using tokens
• tokens are given as soon as the desireable behaviour is noticed as delayed rewards reduce effectiveness
• tokens are then exchanged for rewards (using the tv or sweets) and act as secondary reinforcements