Social Service Worker SWL206 Lecture Notes - Metacognition, Peer Pressure, Reinforcement
5 Apr 2014
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A behavior change system with three major components. Tokens or points for emitting those behaviors. A menu of back-up reinforcers for which the learner can exchange tokens/points (effectiveness of tokens as reinforcers depends upon the power of the back-up reinforcers) Can be administered to large diverse groups. Define behaviors so that all involved can identify instances of appropriate and inappropriate behavior. Start with a small number of behaviors. It is okay to individualize rules don"t have to be the same for everybody. Select the type of tokens to use. Can take many forms, but should be: Can associate different types of tokens with different behaviors. Tangibles and edibles can be used as well. Low cost for backup reinforcers that have therapeutic value. Can use tokens to administer punishment through fines. May need to teach clients how to accept fines in a nonaggressive, relatively nonemotional way. Depending on the situation, different people may need to help.
