Zusammenfassung der Ressource
Token Economy (Technique)
- Based on positive reinforcement
- Rewards given for demonstrating
desired behaviour and are given
periodically
- Rewards are usually tokens or points
- Can be exchanged for
something the individual
wants
- Token have no value and are
known as secondary
reinforces
- Ratio of exchange is agreed so
that rewards are achievable
- Rewards can be
exchanged for a primary
reinforcer
- Something which the person wants E.g.
extra play time
- Behaviour is repeated to get more
rewards