Kinesiology 1088A/B Lecture 3: Lecture 3 Token Rewards As Motivators
16 Oct 2011
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Reward: things used to modify or manipulate behavior material rewards. Reinforcement: personal interactions verbal and non verbal (more info later) Contingency: relationships between a behavior and its consequence. Contingency management: the regulation of behavior by use of tokens to influence or alter outcomes. Examples of token rewards: trophies, food, freedom, love, stars/decals, free time, Undesirable behaviours can be eliminated through use of token rewards. Eg text p. 134 change behaviours of a swim team: made an attendance board (public - when u get there you sign in, group competition (intensity) Desirable behaviours can be enhanced through use of token rewards. Eg text p. 134 improve supportive & positive communication and increase shooting proficiency of ball team. Point system for incidents and success in practice, everyday public posting of points earned, so whenever something nice was said they got a point and were rewarded. Token rewards have a spillover effect on non-target behaviours. Jones, 1977 improve skills at a summer ball camp.
