PSYB45H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 25: Weaning, Token Economy

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11 Aug 2016
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Chapter 25 token economies check summary of chapter on page 253. Used in many settings and for many people autism, normal classroom, psychiatric disorders, troubled children, prisons, drug addiction etc. Steps for setting up and managing token economy. Decide target behaviour based on: types of individuals, short and long range objectives, specific behavioural problems that interfere w/ achieving objectives. E. g. a teacher wants to improve a student"s math/language/ social studies, so that is your target. Continue to collect data and compare data w/ baseline to determine if token economy is effective or not. E. g. money, markings (x), poker chips, stickers, stamps. Tokens should be: attractive, light, portable, easy to handle, not easily counterfeited. Ensure adequate # of tokens, acquire necessary tools for handling and storing tokens (e. g. boxes, bags, booklets) Do not use backup reinforcers are that are immoral, unethical or illegal: depriving of someone"s needs such as food, water, shelter. Access to backup reinforcers are referred to as privileges.

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