ABA Inside Track Episode 195 - Under the Hood of Token Economies w/ Dr. Jason Bourret
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Mar 9, 2022 Dr. Jason Bourret, Clinical Director at the New England Center for Children, shares his expertise on token economies and their effectiveness. He explains how conditioned reinforcers work within these systems, particularly for individuals with autism. The conversation also dives into the complexities of behavioral development and the importance of reinforcement strategies. Bourret highlights the impact of various reward systems on motivation and the necessity of rigorous data collection in behavioral interventions, offering valuable insights for clinicians.
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How Conditioned Reinforcers Develop
- Conditioned reinforcers increase behavior likelihood when paired contingently with responses.
- They are often established as discriminative stimuli linked to future unconditioned reinforcement.
Schedules Shape Token Economy Response
- Large fixed-ratio token schedules can suppress responding due to stimuli becoming signals for no reinforcement.
- Variable schedules may eliminate suppression by maintaining reinforcement uncertainty.
Token Histories Aid Research
- Using participants with token economy history is valid for translational research.
- Prior experience with tokens helps ensure meaningful stimulus functions during testing.
