PSYB45H3 Chapter Notes -Token Economy, Behaviorism, Absenteeism
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Token economy= method that uses complex system of consequence applied with groups of indivs for a wide range of targ behvs. Sometimes token economy & token system used interchangeably, methods differ in 3 ways: 1. Try to change behvs of many ppl, not just 1: 2. Attempt to change wide ranges of targ behvs: 3. Use complex systems of conseq"s for those behvs. Earliest recorded instances in a 19th c prison: point syst to earn their way out of the penal colony by performing appropriate tasks and social behvs, # points needed depended on seriousness of crime. Applied mainly in organizational/ institutional settings : classroom, hospitals, work setting etc. What is needed to start a token economy: Decide on targ behv intervention will try to change: depends on types of probs observed, specific needs of indiv group members, & needs of organization. If indivs = similar, targ behvs & rules can apply broadly common circumstance.
