Token Economy to Change Behavior

The token economy is a widely used behavior modification technique to promote and reinforce non-spontaneous behavior. Many methodologies are aimed at changing specific habits. Generally, most take after programs based on operant behaviorism. These techniques rely on careful observation of a given behavior, followed by reward or punishment associated with one of its characteristics. “A child whose behavior pushes you away is a child who needs connection before anything else.” -Kelly Bartlett- General phases of the token economy to change behavior Most behavior modification programs follow the same guidelines: Determine the behavior you want to change. Formulate the goal as…