ABA Inside Track Episode 307 - (LISTENER CHOICE) Tutorial: Token Economy
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Apr 16, 2025 Dive into the world of token economies, where history meets modern behavior analysis! The discussion uncovers best practices for setting up effective systems, correcting past misconceptions. Learn how to create engaging token boards and maintain momentum with variable reinforcement schedules. The hosts share personal stories, sprinkle in humor, and emphasize individualized strategies for success. This light-hearted exploration promises to reshape how you think about token-based rewards!
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Token Economy Origins and Scope
- Token economies originated in hospital settings for psychiatric conditions before widespread medication.
- They are often misunderstood as just classroom tools but have broader, historical applications.
Build Token Economies Systematically
- Focus on systematically teaching tokens as conditioned reinforcers through chaining.
- Build token economies slowly to ensure learners understand the contingencies and their purpose.
Essential Steps for Token Training
- Establish token production, exchange, and consumption responses as distinct learning steps.
- Use backward chaining to teach token placement and exchange for backup reinforcers.