LEARNING
LEARNING PRINCIPLES AND APPLICATIONS
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believed that a person’s behavior is the result of rewards and punishments
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something that increases the likelihood that a behavior will be repeated
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argued that learning involved mental processes and could occur without any outward signs of learning
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system in which individuals are paid to act appropriately
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learning that occurs by observing others and following their lead
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Detailed explanation-1: -Token economy is a reinforcement strategy where generalized reinforcers (tokens) are exchanged for backup reinforcers (something the learner wants). Interventionists create token economy systems that reinforce skills such as academics, communication, self-help, or prosocial behavior (Matson & Boisjoli, 2009).
Detailed explanation-2: -However, token economies utilize visual and tangible representation of the generalized conditioned reinforcers (Hackenberg, 2009). Examples of tokens may include poker chips, marbles, stickers, color charts, pennies, popsicle sticks, Legos and so much more.
Detailed explanation-3: -noun. to·ken economy ˈtō-kən-: a system of operant conditioning used for behavior therapy that involves rewarding desirable behaviors with tokens which can be exchanged for items or privileges (as food or free time) and punishing undesirable behaviors (as destruction or violence) by taking away tokens.
Detailed explanation-4: -Simply put, a token economy is a system used in behavior modification to provide positive reinforcement to a child. It is designed to teach them what behaviors are desired and which are not. Token economies are used as a method of strengthening a behavior or increasing its frequency.