Token economy

Token economy

1. Based on posive reinforcement

2. Rewared are given for good behaviour

3. Rewards are usually tokens or points. And these can be periodically exchanged for something the individuals wants.

4. Ratio of exchange is agreed so that rewards are achievable.

5. Tokens do not have any value and are called secondary reinforcementt

6. Can be exchanged for primary reinforcement, which is rewards the individuals want.

7. Behaviour is repeated in order to get more rewards